PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (ON CALL)

Compass Healthcare; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is hiring a Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Providence Health Holy Family in Spokane, WA. The role supports patient meal service: assisting with menu selections, assembling and delivering trays, and ensuring meals meet timing and safety standards.

Requires 1 year patient dining experience, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and English literacy. On-call schedule with hours vary; compensation is $18.50 per hour; online applications accepted.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing for dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with culinary team to offer menu alternatives respecting allergies and cultural preferences.
• Assemble meals and retrieve trays from patient rooms on schedule.
• Follow HACCP guidelines, sanitation, and infection control policies.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on various diets and calorie counts.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly reports as required by Morrison Healthcare.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Title

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide)

Position Details

• Hiring Status: Immediate hiring.
• Location: Providence Health Holy Family – 5633 North Lidgerwood Street, Spokane, WA 99208. Online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On‑call schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Experience: 1 year of previous patient dining experience required.
• Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services such as helping patients make menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays, and assisting with pick‑ups. 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 and 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 patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences, or when patients inquire 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 regulator agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, 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 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.
• 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 offer 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 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.