Hospital Patient Dining Aide - Full/Part Time

Compass Group USA; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for Danbury Hospital, CT. Roles include serving patients, assisting with menu selections, and ensuring meals meet dietary requirements.

Both full-time and part-time schedules are available with rotating weekends and some holidays. Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and culinary teams, assembling meals, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and supporting dietitians as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, sensitivities, or cultural/religious preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection; retrieve trays at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the tray line.
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on various diets.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs)

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for Danbury Hospital, CT. Roles include serving patients, assisting with menu selections, and ensuring meals meet dietary requirements.

Both full-time and part-time schedules are available with rotating weekends and some holidays. Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and culinary teams, assembling meals, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and supporting dietitians as needed.