PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking Patient Dining Associates in Allen, Texas, to deliver exceptional service in patient dining environments. Responsibilities include assisting patients with menu selections, managing meal assembly and delivery, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to manage heavy carts, and a commitment to patient satisfaction. Full-time and part-time roles are available with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals correctly.
• Communicate issues with patients to appropriate personnel.
• Follow food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

Location and Compensation

Post Acute Medical, 1001 Raintree Circle, Allen, TX 75013. Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour. Full‑time and part‑time positions available.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules. Monday through Sunday; hours may vary; holidays as needed. Details provided during interview.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by ensuring 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 orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, 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.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follow 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 Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as 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

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity 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 offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

EEO & Legal Notice

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.