Patient Dining Specialist — Menu & Service

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Employer 401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Job summary

Trinity Health Michigan is seeking a part-time Nutrition Service attendant to discuss menus with patients and families daily, guiding food item choices and diet plans. You will handle patient calls, input diet selections, and work with the diet team to satisfy special requests.

May deliver meals to bedside and assist with supplies while maintaining accurate records. Requires a high school diploma or GED and solid English communication skills; ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; ability to speak, read, and write English is required.
• Walk/stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Discusses menus with patients and families daily, offering guidance on food items and menu planning.
• Receive patient calls, input menu selections, and advise on prescribed diets.
• Collaborate with diet tech and clinical dietitian to resolve food/menu issues and meet special requests.
• Deliver meals to patients' bedside as needed.
• Assist with patient needs and resolve concerns; communicate via portable phones to ensure needs are met.
• Take food service supplies to patient rooms or clinics; prepare simple foods if required.
• Maintain records of tray delivery/pick-up times and menu selections.
• Maintain good rapport with staff and patients; address conflicts constructively.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Menu planning

Dietary guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Health Michigan is seeking a part-time Nutrition Service attendant to discuss menus with patients and families daily, guiding food item choices and diet plans. You will handle patient calls, input diet selections, and work with the diet team to satisfy special requests.

May deliver meals to bedside and assist with supplies while maintaining accurate records. Requires a high school diploma or GED and solid English communication skills; ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.