Patient Dining Associate - Caring Food Service

Hartford HealthCare; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a patient food service colleague to support the Hospital of Central Connecticut. You will manage menu selections, tray assembly, delivery, and stocking on assigned units, ensuring patient satisfaction and dietary accuracy.

Role requires reading and speaking English, basic arithmetic, and proficiency with hospital computer systems. Collaboration with nursing and dietitians is essential in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Comfort with hospital ADT and computer systems.
• Ability to solve problems with several concrete variables.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient food service on assigned units, including menu selections and tray assembly.
• Deliver and pick up patient trays; stock units as needed.
• Honor special requests and dietary restrictions within guidelines.
• Communicate with Nursing to ensure diet prescriptions are accurate.
• Participate in department meetings and staff development.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

ADT/Computer systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a patient food service colleague to support the Hospital of Central Connecticut. You will manage menu selections, tray assembly, delivery, and stocking on assigned units, ensuring patient satisfaction and dietary accuracy.

Role requires reading and speaking English, basic arithmetic, and proficiency with hospital computer systems. Collaboration with nursing and dietitians is essential in a fast-paced clinical setting.