Patient Dining Associate — Hospital Nutrition & Care

Compass Group USA; Colonial Heights (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for full-time and part-time roles at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, SC. You will support patient meals, menu selections, and nutrition compliance in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing, assembling trays, and ensuring timely delivery while upholding safety and HIPAA standards. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a meaningful role in patient care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, dietary restrictions, or preferences.
• Assemble meals according to patient selections and retrieve trays on time.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and sanitation policies in handling food and cleaning stations.
• Support dietitians and monitor patients on specific diets as needed.
• Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.

Skills

Customer service

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Lifting 100 lbs

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) for full-time and part-time roles at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, SC. You will support patient meals, menu selections, and nutrition compliance in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing, assembling trays, and ensuring timely delivery while upholding safety and HIPAA standards. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a meaningful role in patient care.