PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Plano, TX is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate. This position involves assisting patients with menu selections, managing meal assembly, and complying with health guidelines. Ideal candidates should have previous food service experience and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Full-time roles come with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Previous food service and patient services experience is required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections.
• Collaborate with caregivers for menu alternatives.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals.
• Comply with regulatory standards.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food.
• Assist dietitians monitoring specific calorie counts.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Overview

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) – full time position

Location: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital – 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, days may vary; rotating weekends and holidays required. Pay range: $19.00–$21.00 per hour.

Requirement: Previous food service and patient services experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences, or additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator standards (federal, state, and JCAHO) and adhere to facility confidentiality and patient rights in HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians by helping monitor patients on liquid diets or with specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner per department procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with health, sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as 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 and maneuver/push food delivery carts.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions include benefits such as retirement plan, health and wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program.

Equal employment opportunity: Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post may include references to company policies and disclaimers as applicable.