Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Springfield, OR

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at McKenzie-Willamette 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. Aides prepare meal items and condiments, handle menus, follow facility health and safety procedures, and support the department as needed. Part-time positions are available, with day, evening, or 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.
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 United States.

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.
Adhere to facility health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.