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

Compass Healthcare; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) in Rochester, NH. This role involves assisting patients with menu selections, delivering meals, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Candidates should have 2 years of food service experience in healthcare. Benefits include retirement plans, health programs, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2 years food service experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Ability to read and understand menus and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and meal tray management.
• Work with caregivers to accommodate food restrictions and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide)
• Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time; 6:00–2:00 and 10:30–7:00, days may vary. Weekends required.
• Location: Frisbie Memorial Hospital, 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867
• Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour
• Requirements: 2 years food‑service experience in a healthcare setting
• Application: Online only

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include assisting patients with menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking up meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the correct time and temperature.

Essential Duties & 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, sensitivities, cultural or religious preferences, or additional selection requests.
• 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 confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Follow 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 by monitoring patients who cannot eat through their mouth, who are on liquid diets, or who require 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 company policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, 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 and maneuver food delivery carts.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Full‑time positions additionally offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. Certain positions may require a Florida Level 2 background screening.

Drug‑free workplace.