Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Mt. Vernon, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for ensuring patients receive accurate meals according to their orders and dietary requirements. This role involves providing excellent customer service, managing patient menus, preparing food items, and serving meals. The position requires adherence to health and safety policies and collaboration with team members to ensure efficient department operation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must 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 walking continuously, frequent stooping, and bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)

Responsibilities

Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements
Provide excellent customer service for all patients
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner
Prepare cold/hot items and condiments for mealtimes
Provided meal tray service to patients, including delivery, collection, and thorough cleaning of all dining equipment.
Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently