Dietary Aide

HHS•Russellville, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and assists patients with menu selection and timely meal delivery. The role provides customer service to patients and helps ensure each meal is accurate and meets the patient's order and diet requirements. The Dietary Aide also prepares food items and condiments and supports the department's efficient operation while following facility health and safety policies. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating equipment needed for essential job functions.

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.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate equipment necessary for essential job functions.

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.