Patient Dining Specialist

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support patient meal service on assigned units. The role involves helping patients select menus, assembling and delivering trays, and ensuring nutrition and timing compliance in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with nursing and culinary teams, adhere to HIPAA and sanitation standards, and provide courteous, high-quality patient service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, or cultural preferences.
• Assemble meals and retrieve trays according to each patient’s menu selections and timing.
• Comply with HIPAA policies and patient rights protections.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for food handling and sanitation, and maintain clean work stations.
• Monitor patients on special diets and assist dietitians as needed.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Clear speech

Job description

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support patient meal service on assigned units. The role involves helping patients select menus, assembling and delivering trays, and ensuring nutrition and timing compliance in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with nursing and culinary teams, adhere to HIPAA and sanitation standards, and provide courteous, high-quality patient service in a dynamic environment.