Dietary Aide

Children's of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide works in Food Service at the Main Campus McWane Building. This full-time role follows a rotating shift schedule: 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with alternating weekends. The position supports cafeteria service and patient-floor food delivery, helping maintain clean, orderly meal service and a positive customer experience.

The Food Service Department prepares, cooks, and delivers food according to patients’ diets and preferences. Team members receive on-the-job training in production guidelines and safety procedures and are expected to provide excellent customer service with a positive demeanor toward guests, customers, peers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Ability to speak and read English.
• Must demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with Health System staff, coworkers, and patients’ families.
• Essential credential: AL Food Handler or US Food Handler.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, graduate, or equivalent.
• One year of staff-level job experience specializing in Hospitality Food Services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cafeteria counters for each meal and keep them clean and orderly during meal service.
• Greet customers cheerfully and respectfully.
• Inform cooks ahead of time about items needed to prevent run-outs.
• Deliver food carts to patient floors and return them.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relations with Health System staff, coworkers, and patients’ families to promote teamwork, efficiency, and quality service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed