Diet Aide Full Time

Ernest Health • Lubbock, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Diet Aide to join its patient-care team in Lubbock, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients with stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions, including pediatric patients. The Diet Aide assists with meal service for patients, visitors, and staff and helps maintain a sanitary food-service environment. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent in education or experience.
• Food Handler’s license.
• Knowledge of patient diets, safe food-handling requirements, and use of the Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.

Nice To Haves

• Patient-related service experience.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Unpack and visually inspect food stock.
• Prepare, pour, and portion food.
• Carry trays, pots, and other items.
• Deliver meals to patients.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and follow food-handling practices.
• Clean the workstation and equipment.
• Wash dishes, pots, silverware, and other items.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off that begins accruing on the start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED