Patient Dining Aide | Meal Prep & Service

PruittHealth; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist with patient meals, desserts and nourishments, following our established guidelines and safety procedures.

You will deliver trays, assist with food preparation, and ensure meals are served in a clean, welcoming dining area while upholding sanitation standards and accurate record-keeping.

No prior experience required—on-the-job training is provided. A high school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• None, on-the-job training is provided.
• Previous food service and/or food preparation experience preferred, long term care dietary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook in preparing meals, desserts and/or snacks for patients/residents; i.e. salads and desserts and other dishes.
• Uses proper food handling processes, procedures and policies.
• Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls.
• Delivers and serves meals to patients/residents in dining area; food and beverages.
• Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.) and serves in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Follows procedures for serving partner meals.
• Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PruittHealth in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist with patient meals, desserts and nourishments, following our established guidelines and safety procedures.

You will deliver trays, assist with food preparation, and ensure meals are served in a clean, welcoming dining area while upholding sanitation standards and accurate record-keeping.

No prior experience required—on-the-job training is provided. A high school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.