Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Petersburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. The role assists patients with menu selection and delivers meals promptly, providing excellent customer service and ensuring patient satisfaction. Duties also include preparing meal items and condiments, supporting the dietary team, and following facility health and safety policies. Full-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts 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.
Prolonged standing and continuous walking, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds are required.
Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.
Must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.

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 all patients.
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
Prepare hot and cold items and condiments for meal times.
Follow the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.