Patient Dining Associate

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

5h

About The Position

The Patient Dining Associate performs patient meal service for the Department of Food and Nutrition and is responsible for meal service on assigned units. Duties include taking menu selections, assembling and delivering trays, conducting catering rounds, retrieving trays, recording meal and calorie intake, fulfilling special requests, maintaining floor stock and galleys, and delivering nourishment. The associate communicates with nursing staff to obtain updated diet orders and responds to the needs of patients, families, and nursing staff. The role involves direct patient interaction.

This is a full-time position for 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. The schedule includes rotating holidays and every other weekend.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals to assigned areas, document meals and calorie intake, and round on patients according to department expectations.
• Assemble meal trays and menus according to guidelines.
• Communicate patient diets, meal delivery, and special requests with the patient care team.
• Maintain an organized and stocked galley.
• Conduct catering rounds, retrieve trays, maintain floor stock, and deliver nourishment.
• Communicate with nursing staff to obtain updated diet orders and respond to patient, family, and nursing needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed