Patient Meal Prep & Service — Dietary Aide (PRN)

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX is seeking a Dietetic Aide to support meal preparation, dining room assistance, and kitchen cleanliness. You will help in serving patients, staff and community patrons while maintaining compliance with safety and infection-control practices.

This role requires basic English communication, basic math, and prior kitchen or food service experience is preferred. The position is PRN with varied shifts and potential for hospital catering support as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to make basic mathematical calculations and understand simple instructions.
• One year previous kitchen or food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking and meal preparation.
• Washes hands before handling food and after touching soiled items.
• Wraps, serves, and prepares food portions as assigned.
• Sets up trays and serving carts and delivers to units.
• Assists with hospital catering as needed.
• Clears trays and scrapes waste into trash cans.
• Uses equipment properly and keeps areas clean and stored.
• Keeps kitchen floor dry and clean spills promptly.
• Stocks supply shelves and checks deliveries when required.
• Attends mandatory in-service education and department meetings.
• Reports pest evidence to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Maintains customer service standards for food preparation and delivery.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations including infection control and safety.
• Follows patient rights and department schedule.

Skills

English literacy

Food service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX is seeking a Dietetic Aide to support meal preparation, dining room assistance, and kitchen cleanliness. You will help in serving patients, staff and community patrons while maintaining compliance with safety and infection-control practices.

This role requires basic English communication, basic math, and prior kitchen or food service experience is preferred. The position is PRN with varied shifts and potential for hospital catering support as needed.