PATIENT DINNING ASSOC FT

Cullman Regional Medical Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center Inc is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with tray preparation and meal assembly in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. You will collaborate with nursing and culinary teams to meet patients' nutritional needs and accommodate allergies or cultural preferences.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and accurate reporting, with Morrison Healthcare policies guiding daily operations on-site in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble meals according to patient menu selections.
• Coordinate with nursing and culinary teams to accommodate allergies, restrictions, and cultural preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and ensure accurate meal delivery in a timely manner.
• Support dietitians and monitor patients on special diets.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and follow Morrison Healthcare policies.
• Document and report issues promptly and participate in department meetings and staff development.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADT system

Job description

Job Summary:Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences; or when a patient inquiry about additional selections.Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner.Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.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.Maintain a clean, sanitary working environment.Attend and participate in department meetings and staff development programs, as appropriate.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No previous experience required.Experience:Six to twelve months' experience in food service industry, knowledge of recipe execution, and understanding of sanitation management preferred.Additional Skills/Abilities:Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operation and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Capacity to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to patients, families and associates of the organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio and percent.Computer Skills: Aptitude for effectively operating hospital’s admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system, and other computer-based systems, which manage patient care records.Reasoning Ability: Capacity to apply common sense and understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.