Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Mechanicsville, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, assisting patients with menu selection and delivering meals promptly. The role ensures that patients receive meals matching their orders and dietary requirements, and provides friendly, attentive customer service. The aide also prepares meal items and condiments, collects menus, follows facility health and safety procedures, and supports coworkers and management in keeping the department operating efficiently. Full-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.
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 the essential functions of the job.
Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as work as a cook or in 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 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.