Patient Dining Associate - Part Time

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 28,654,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary available

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support the Department of Food and Nutrition. This part-time role focuses on patient meal service, tray assembly, and timely delivery of meals to units, with attention to dietary needs and communication with the care team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, no prior experience necessary, and offers benefits and flexible AM/PM shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required; entry-level role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient meals to assigned areas, documents meals and calorie intake and rounds on patients.
• Assembles meal trays and menus in accordance with guidelines.
• Communicates patient diets, delivery of meals and special requests with patient care team.
• Maintains an organized and stocked galley.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Do you enjoy working with others? Do you enjoy helping others? Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate.

DAILY PAY AVAILABLE

• Part Time (20 hours per week)
• Must Be Able to Work AM and PM Shifts
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Assembling Trays
• Delivering Trays to Patients

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient, Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus. This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services, Queeny Tower Restaurant, three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars. It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors and employees with excellent customer service. Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process. Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs patient meal service for the Department of Food and Nutrition. Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, catering rounds, tray delivery and retrieval, recording of intake/calorie counts, special requests, galley/floor stock maintenance, and nourishment delivery. Communicates directly with nursing to obtain updated diet orders. Responds to patient, family and nursing needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient meals to assigned areas, documents meals and calorie intake and rounds on patients in accordance to department expectations.
• Assembles meal trays and menus in accordance to guidelines.
• Communicates patient diets, delivery of meals and special requests with patient care team.
• Maintains an organized and stocked galley.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits and Legal Statement

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer