PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,283 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is actively seeking a part-time Patient Dining Associate in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will support patient nutrition services by helping patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays, and ensuring accurate meal delivery timings.

The position offers a pay range of $15.45 to $16.00 per hour with additional benefits for team members. Interested candidates should be able to lift up to 100 pounds and have basic English reading and writing skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support patient nutrition services and ensure satisfaction.
• Help patients with menu selections and manage tray tickets.
• Follow regulatory standards and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds

Job description

We are hiring immediately for part‑time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions at Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company. Join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter.

Location: Carondelet St Joseph's – 350 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711.

Schedule: Part‑time, 12‑hour shifts (days and hours may vary; details discussed during interview).

Pay: $15.45 to $16.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates support patient nutrition services by helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking up meal trays. They work within the caregiving team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, delivering accurate meals at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences, or additional selection inquiries.
• 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 requirements, and adhere to facility confidentiality and patient rights policies as outlined by HIPAA.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (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, such as monitoring patients who cannot eat food orally, are on liquid diets, or have specific calorie counts 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, 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/push food delivery carts.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and choice auto and home programs.
• Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Associates may 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 remote roles, please review the related benefit information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements; the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions as needed.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening; details are available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is until all openings are filled. If a position is filled, applicants may still be considered for future opportunities and are welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.