Patient Dining Aide — Full-Time (Dietary Assistant)

Compass Group USA; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, MS. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and delivering trays while following safety and dietary guidelines.

We offer 12-hour shifts, training, and a fixed pay rate of $14.74 per hour. Join a team that values patient care, accuracy, and compassionate service in a hospital setting.

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, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to meet dietary requirements.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to 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 from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO; adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down the tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on restricted diets or calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Physical strength

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, MS. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and delivering trays while following safety and dietary guidelines.

We offer 12-hour shifts, training, and a fixed pay rate of $14.74 per hour. Join a team that values patient care, accuracy, and compassionate service in a hospital setting.