Patient Dining Aide — Nourish Patients, Support Care

Compass Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group is hiring a Patient Dining Associate / Dietary Aide at Princeton Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Positions available: full-time and part-time; various shifts from early morning to afternoon.

The job involves assisting patients with menu choices, coordinating with nutrition and culinary staff, and maintaining meal delivery accuracy. The role requires reading and writing in English, basic computing, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds when handling food carts and trays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies or cultural/religious preferences.
• Assemble meals and retrieve trays according to patient selections and timing.
• Follow HACCP, HIPAA, and sanitation guidelines; work with the team to maintain safety.
• Support dietitians and monitor patients on special diets.
• Complete reports per Morrison Healthcare policies.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Compass Group is hiring a Patient Dining Associate / Dietary Aide at Princeton Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Positions available: full-time and part-time; various shifts from early morning to afternoon.

The job involves assisting patients with menu choices, coordinating with nutrition and culinary staff, and maintaining meal delivery accuracy. The role requires reading and writing in English, basic computing, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds when handling food carts and trays.