Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems • Knoxville, TN

7d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

At HHS, our dedicated teams perform vital support services that ensure healthcare, senior living, and other critical environments operate smoothly and safely every day. As a trusted partner in essential facility management, we are committed to fostering a stable and growth-oriented workplace for our employees.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering nutritious meals and exceptional service within a healthcare or senior living setting. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of residents and patients, supporting their health and happiness through quality food service.

Requirements

• Experience working in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling procedures
• Ability to manage time efficiently while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of meal preparation, food service, and basic culinary techniques
• Excellent customer service skills with a caring attitude towards residents or patients
• Familiarity with food handling regulations and kitchen safety standards
• Prior dietary aide or food service experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates
• Prolonged standing and walking continuously, frequent stooping, bending and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments for patients to create care plans with nutritional goals
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
• Provide oversight for patient services and production staff and monitor meal service
• Ensure patient preferences are recorded on meal tickets and that all meals and snacks adhere to the resident’s needs
• Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees