Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Arcadia, FL

15d

About The Position

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate team player to join its culinary team at DeSoto Memorial. The Dietary Aide assists patients with menu selection and delivers meals promptly, providing customer service that supports patient satisfaction. The role includes preparing meal items and condiments, handling patient menus, and following facility health and safety policies. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of U.S. employment eligibility. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. HHS is a private, family-owned business founded in 1975 that provides housekeeping, food, and facility management services to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, stoop and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as in cooking, a commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, or healthcare.
Military or veteran experience is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal matching their order and diet requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to patients.
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
Prepare hot and cold items and condiments for meal times.
Follow facility health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.