PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate for immediate hire in Augusta, GA. This role involves assisting patients in selecting and delivering meals, ensuring food safety and patient satisfaction. Applicants should possess strong customer service skills and the ability to follow health regulations. Full-time employees enjoy numerous benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to lift heavy items and work collaboratively with a caregiving team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Position Details

• Full‑time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) – immediate hire.
• Location: Piedmont Hospital of Augusta, 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. Online applications only.
• Schedule: Monday‑Sunday, 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
• Pre‑employment experience: Previous customer‑service/hospitality experience is preferred.
• Pay range: $14.00 to $15.50 per hour.
• We provide training.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, helping patients choose, assemble, deliver and pick‑up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, ensuring food safety, accurate meal delivery, and patient satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and collaborate with nursing to ensure nutritional compliance.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to provide menu alternatives for patients with allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic or religious preferences, or special requests.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection, retrieving trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory and facility standards, including federal, state, JCAHO, HIPAA confidentiality, and patient‑rights policies.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines during food handling, station cleaning, and tray line setup.
• Adhere to facility and department infection‑control policies.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on non‑oral intake, liquid diets, or specific caloric limits.
• Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in company policies.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver food delivery carts.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and choice auto and home program.
• Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group, an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Florida Level 2 background screening may be required. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace and offers a safe, respectful environment for all.