PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Life insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. This role involves helping patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays, and ensuring adherence to dietary requirements.

Qualifications include the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, basic computer skills, and effective communication. Benefits include retirement plans, health insurance, and various employee programs. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of patients and the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately.
• Comply with regulatory standards and facility policies.

Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of People, Your Community, and Yourself

At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

Position Details

• Position: Patient Dining Associate
• Location: Hendrick Medical Center - 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full‑time, days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour.
• Requirement: Prior patient dining experience preferred.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and pick‑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 their orders comply with their 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.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets, or require a specific calorie count.
• 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 as 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 and push food delivery carts.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• 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 medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and 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.

Compensation and benefit information is available at the provided link.

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.