Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Meridian, MS

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports the culinary team at Alliance Health Center by helping patients select meals and delivering meals promptly. The role focuses on accurate meal service that meets each patient’s order and dietary requirements, friendly customer service, and following facility health and safety policies. Dietary Aides also prepare meal items and condiments and assist coworkers and management to help the department operate efficiently. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with shifts based on facility needs, including day, evening, and night shifts.

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.
Meet the physical requirements of prolonged standing and walking, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting 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 matching their order and dietary 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.
Follow the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.