Patient Dining Associate & Dietary Aide — Flexible Schedule

Compass Group, North America; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group division, is hiring Patient Dining Associates / Dietary Aides for NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. The role involves assisting patients with meal choices, assembling trays, and supporting nutrition teams. Full and part-time schedules with some weekend work are available.

Pay ranges from $13.37 to $15.00 per hour. Prior patient dining experience is preferred.

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, and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders meet nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, or cultural preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection and retrieve trays on time.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and HIPAA policies; maintain clean workstations.
• Monitor patients on specific diets with dietitians as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Lifting capability

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group division, is hiring Patient Dining Associates / Dietary Aides for NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. The role involves assisting patients with meal choices, assembling trays, and supporting nutrition teams. Full and part-time schedules with some weekend work are available.

Pay ranges from $13.37 to $15.00 per hour. Prior patient dining experience is preferred.