Patient-First Hospital Diet Aide

ClearSky Health; Heath (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service for patients, visitors, and staff within our hospital. You will help prepare and portion meals, maintain safety and cleanliness, and support the dietary department’s daily operations.

The role requires knowledge of patient diets, basic math, and computer skills, with preferred experience in healthcare food service and a valid Food Handler's permit. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in healthcare food services preferred.
• Food Handler's permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Cleans and sanitizes food prep equipment and maintains safe work area.
• Maintains dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
• Operates the dish machine according to procedures.
• Keeps patient diet records and communicates with care teams.
• Adheres to safety and infection prevention standards.
• Maintains attendance and completes trainings as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Patient diet knowledge

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler's permit

Tools

Dish machine

Inventory/records software

Job description

ClearSky Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service for patients, visitors, and staff within our hospital. You will help prepare and portion meals, maintain safety and cleanliness, and support the dietary department’s daily operations.

The role requires knowledge of patient diets, basic math, and computer skills, with preferred experience in healthcare food service and a valid Food Handler's permit. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential.