Dietary Aide

HHS•Springfield, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, assisting patients with menu selection and delivering meals promptly. The role focuses on ensuring patients receive meals that match their orders and dietary requirements while providing excellent customer service. Dietary Aides also prepare meal items and condiments, follow facility health and safety procedures, and support team members and management to help the department operate efficiently. Part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts offered based on facility needs.

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 United States.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches 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.
Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.