Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Harlingen, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide joins the culinary team at Solara Hospital of Harlingen, 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 aide also prepares meal items and condiments, follows health and safety procedures, and supports the team and management to help the department operate efficiently.

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 continuously, 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 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.
Follow the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.