Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Lima, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports the culinary team by helping patients select meals and delivering meals promptly. The role provides customer service to patients and helps ensure meals meet each patient’s order and dietary requirements. Dietary Aides also prepare meal items and condiments and follow facility health and safety policies and procedures. The position is located at Bon Secours Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center. Full-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts based on facility needs. 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.

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.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods continuously, stoop and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as in cooking, a commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, or healthcare.
Military experience; veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

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 cold and hot 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.