Patient Meals & Dietary Support Aide

MyMichigan Health; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking an entry-level Diet Aide to support dietitians in tabulating patient menus, updating orders and supervising trayline operations during meals.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong basic computing and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting. Training and on-the-job coaching are provided, with an emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in medical center or institutional cooking preferred.
• Must read, write and verbally communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
• Proficiency with computer, calculator, telephone, and answering machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietitians and Dietetic Technician in tabulation of patient menus and nourishments.
• Updates patient cardex to reflect current diet orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.
• Make up and adjust department work schedules as instructed.
• Initiate call-ins for vacancy coverage and update overtime records as instructed.
• Responsible for service for medical center meetings that have requested food or beverage.
• Covers Dietitian and Dietetic Technician's absence to a limited extent when qualified as instructed.
• Fills in payroll summary for approval of Department Head.
• Provides on-the-job training for new diet leaders as required.
• Performs other related miscellaneous duties.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Telephone/answering machines

Reading writing communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MyMichigan Health is seeking an entry-level Diet Aide to support dietitians in tabulating patient menus, updating orders and supervising trayline operations during meals.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong basic computing and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting. Training and on-the-job coaching are provided, with an emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.