PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Compass One Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 24,452 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Jacksonville is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate to assist patients with meal selections and manage meal delivery. The ideal candidate will help ensure dietary needs are met while complying with health regulations. Candidates should be able to lift up to 100 pounds and have basic computer skills. Flexible scheduling including some weekends is required, with a pay range of $17.75–$18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and collaborate with nursing.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection.
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Join Compass One Healthcare as a PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE). This full‑time position is located at Mayo – 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services such as helping patients make menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays, and ensuring meals are accurate, timely, and at the correct temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and collaborate with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, and additional selection inquiries.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner. Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO, and adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray lines.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians (e.g., monitor patients who cannot eat by mouth, are on liquid diets or have specific calorie counts).
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations, and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.

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, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program).
• Full-time positions also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (AD), Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Application Information

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
• Location: Mayo – 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full-time schedule. AM and PM shifts available. Days may vary, including some weekends. Further details upon interview.
• Pay Range: $17.75–$18.00 per hour.

Additional Information

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. Qualifications must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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