Patient Meal Service Specialist

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide to support hospital dining services by assembling patient trays, distributing meals, and ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. You will take patient menu selections, coordinate tray delivery with nursing, assist patients with opening containers, and maintain a friendly, professional appearance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, patient comfort, sanitation, and teamwork, with involvement in trainings, QA activities, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months in customer service or office setting.
• Basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Able to follow dietary restrictions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient trays according to meal tickets and dietary restrictions.
• Deliver and retrieve patient trays and nourishments to assigned units.
• Maintain professional guest relations and assist patients with trays.
• Take patient menu selections and coordinate with nursing for tray timing.
• Monitor food temperatures and document as required.
• Participate in training, QA, and huddles.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Math skills

English communication

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide to support hospital dining services by assembling patient trays, distributing meals, and ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. You will take patient menu selections, coordinate tray delivery with nursing, assist patients with opening containers, and maintain a friendly, professional appearance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, patient comfort, sanitation, and teamwork, with involvement in trainings, QA activities, and