Patient Meal Service & Diet Aide

Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking a patient meal service teammate to support the delivery of meals to patients, ensuring courtesy and timeliness while adhering to prescribed diets. You will verify tray accuracy, modify menus for therapeutic diets, communicate options and restrictions to patients and staff, and assist with tray assembly, dishwashing, and inventory tasks.

The role emphasizes infection control, sanitation, temperature monitoring, and compliance with all regulations,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and ability to modify patient menus accordingly.
• Ability to accurately calculate diabetic, renal, and fluid restrictions.
• Maintain temperature logs and safety standards in food service areas.
• Communicate meal options and dietary restrictions clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to patients in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensure trays meet prescribed dietary requirements and patient preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food service areas.
• Communicate meal options and dietary restrictions with patients and staff.
• Assist in tray assembly, dishwashing, and inventory management as needed.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory on Diet Office supplies.
• Complete required annual training and comply with all regulations.

Skills

Food service

Diet knowledge

Communication skills

Infection control

Dietary restrictions

Job description

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking a patient meal service teammate to support the delivery of meals to patients, ensuring courtesy and timeliness while adhering to prescribed diets. You will verify tray accuracy, modify menus for therapeutic diets, communicate options and restrictions to patients and staff, and assist with tray assembly, dishwashing, and inventory tasks.

The role emphasizes infection control, sanitation, temperature monitoring, and compliance with all regulations,