Patient Dining Associate: Caring Meals & Flexible Hours

Compass Healthcare; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN. Full-time and part-time schedules with rotating weekends/holidays; prior patient and food service experience preferred.

The position offers a fixed pay rate of $19.25 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and ensuring orders meet nutritional requirements while maintaining safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret English documents.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, and cultural/religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection and retrieve trays on time.
• Comply with federal, state and JCAHO standards and HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and cleaning work stations.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on special diets.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as required.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Mobility and lifting

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN. Full-time and part-time schedules with rotating weekends/holidays; prior patient and food service experience preferred.

The position offers a fixed pay rate of $19.25 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and ensuring orders meet nutritional requirements while maintaining safety and sanitation guidelines.