PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus after 90 days

Paid time off

Shift meals

Willing to train

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass Group, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) for a full-time position at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. The role supports patient meal service, menu selection assistance, and tray delivery with a focus on accuracy and patient satisfaction.

The position offers 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week, weekends included, and opportunities to train while earning a $15.00–$18.00 per hour wage.

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.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies and preferences; accommodate cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection and retrieve trays from patient rooms on schedule.
• Complies with federal, state and JCAHO standards and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and maintain clean work stations.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on liquid diets or specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined by Morrison Healthcare policies.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret

Basic computer skills

Lift up to 100 pounds

Job description

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PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

• We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions.
• Location: Turkey Creek Medical Center - 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; 12 hour shifts, 3 days a week. Days and hours may vary; weekends are included. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Perks: Sign on bonus after 90 days, paid time off, shift meals, and willing to train!
• Pay Range: $15.00per hour to$18.00per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
• 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.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.
• 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 the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.
• Performs 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 positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely.

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.