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

Compass Group Canada; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing healthcare through personalized dining experiences. As a Patient Dining Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient satisfaction by assisting with menu selections and delivering meals accurately. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive team environment. With flexible full-time and part-time schedules, this role is perfect for those looking to contribute to a culture of opportunity and care. Discover the power of food and be part of a team that values your contributions!

Benefits

Retirement plans

Health and wellness programs

Discounts

Voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and dietary requirements.
• Manage tray tickets and ensure timely meal delivery.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full-time and part-time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions.

Location: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, SC 29414. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules; days and hours may vary. Includes three twelve-hour shifts and one half-day shift per week. Rotating weekends required. More details provided upon interview.

Requirement: No prior experience required. Willing to train!

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

Join Our Team

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Discover the Power of Food!

About Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to serving over 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. We use the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that support healing and healthful missions. With over 65 years of service, we leverage culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to improve the healthcare experience. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and other accolades, Morrison is part of Compass Group, with a large team of dietitians, chefs, and food service professionals.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units, helping patients with menu selections, assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction by delivering accurate meals at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist patients with menu understanding and collaborate with nursing to ensure dietary requirements are met.
2. Work with the team to accommodate food allergies, cultural, ethnic, religious preferences, or additional patient inquiries.
3. Manage tray tickets, assemble meals accurately and timely, and retrieve trays from patient rooms.
4. Comply with regulatory standards, including HIPAA, and adhere to confidentiality policies.
5. Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and maintaining cleanliness.
6. Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on special diets or with specific nutritional needs.
7. Communicate concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
8. Complete required reports as per policies.
9. Follow health and sanitation regulations and department policies.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits such as retirement plans, health and wellness programs, discounts, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions additionally include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, commuter benefits, and employee assistance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits are available according to laws and policies.

Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Applications are accepted continuously.