Dietary Aide

HHS•Petersburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HHS is seeking friendly, compassionate team players to join its culinary team at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. Dietary Aides assist patients with menu selection and deliver meals promptly, providing excellent customer service and helping ensure patients are satisfied with their meals. Full-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts based on facility needs. The role includes preparing hot and cold items and condiments, ensuring meals match patients’ orders and dietary requirements, and following facility health and safety policies. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States. The job posting also notes that many healthcare facilities require full COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

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, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the 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 matching their order and dietary requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to all patients.
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
Prepare hot and cold items and condiments for meal times.
Follow the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.