Dietary Aide

HHS•Hickory, NC

27d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at Frye Regional Medical Center, assisting patients with menu selection and delivering meals promptly. The role focuses on ensuring patients receive accurate meals that meet their orders and dietary requirements while providing excellent customer service. The Dietary Aide also prepares meal items and condiments, collects menus, and supports team members and management to help the department operate efficiently. Full-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts based on facility needs.

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

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as cooking, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, or healthcare experience.

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.