Dietary Aide

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Miami Beach, FL

6d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for patient meal food service on assigned units, including menu selection, tray assembly, delivery and pickup, special requests, and between-meal food delivery. The role communicates patient food concerns and needs to Nutrition and Food Services and coordinates with nursing regarding nutrition requirements and unit food service needs. The Dietary Aide also assists dietitians with monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or require intake recording, and helps ensure timely, accurate service that follows physician-ordered modified diets and dietary restrictions.

The role supports patient satisfaction, promptly reports incidents to a supervisor or team leader, and follows hospital security, safety, and uniform policies. It requires safe work practices such as lifting correctly, cleaning spills, and using carts to avoid accidents. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience in healthcare or restaurant food service preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in healthcare or restaurant food service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient meal service on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pickup, special requests, and between-meal food delivery.
• Communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Nutrition and Food Services.
• Coordinate with nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements and unit food service needs.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients who are NPO, on a liquid diet, or need intake recorded.
• Respond accurately and effectively to changes to ensure efficient service timing and accuracy with physician-ordered modified diets.
• Understand dietary restrictions for special and modified diets and meet food preferences within the limits of diet orders.
• Support quality service as reflected in external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.
• Report incidents to a supervisor or team leader immediately.
• Comply with current hospital security and safety policies and the uniform policy for assigned areas.
• Use safe work practices, including lifting correctly, wiping up spills, and using carts to transport items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED