Patient-Centric Diet Aide — Hospital Meals

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital is seeking a Diet Aide to support premier care by preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items. You will follow dietary orders and assist with meal trays and food service for hospital events, while maintaining cleanliness and professionalism.

This role requires a current Food Handler’s Card (or within 30 days), basic arithmetic, reading/writing, and compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Food Handler’s Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Cooking experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.
• Understanding of standard units of measurement used in food service and purchasing.
• Ability to follow and implement modified diet plans.
• Basic computer skills, including comfort with checking and responding to email communications.
• Demonstrated compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items
• Ensuring accuracy in following dietary orders and menu selections
• Assisting with food and beverage preparation for hospital events
• Supporting the cook in assembling meal trays
• Maintaining a clean, organized and sanitary food service area
• Providing courteous and respectful service to patients, visitors and staff
• Adhering to all safety, infection control and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Food service

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Customer service

Basic math

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital is seeking a Diet Aide to support premier care by preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items. You will follow dietary orders and assist with meal trays and food service for hospital events, while maintaining cleanliness and professionalism.

This role requires a current Food Handler’s Card (or within 30 days), basic arithmetic, reading/writing, and compassionate, patient-centered service.