Patient Meal Services Specialist

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Shelby, NC seeks a dietary aide to provide patient meals and food service on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pickup, and accommodating special dietary needs.

The role collaborates with Nutrition Services and Nursing to ensure accurate diets, safe preparation, and timely service while supporting patient satisfaction and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or in progress.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meals and food services on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick-up, and special requests.
• Communicates patient food issues and concerns to Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs.
• Ensure accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets and efficient timing of services.
• Familiar with dietary restrictions on special and modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
• Explain menu options and diet restrictions to patients and families, and gather diet orders.
• Calculate preparation time to meet temperature controls and service times.
• Ensure transport retherm carts are delivered to floors on time.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Community college nutrition course preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Shelby, NC seeks a dietary aide to provide patient meals and food service on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pickup, and accommodating special dietary needs.

The role collaborates with Nutrition Services and Nursing to ensure accurate diets, safe preparation, and timely service while supporting patient satisfaction and comfort.