Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

Compass Group•Louisville, KY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Culinary Services Group is hiring a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Central State Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and retrieve them after meals. They contribute to patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and served at the right time and temperature. The schedule varies by day and includes rotating shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., occasional shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and every other weekend from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Further schedule details are provided during the interview. The pay range is $17.00 to $19.00 per hour. Culinary Services Group is a fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. It describes its culture as collaborative and rooted in integrity, with an emphasis on valuing team members’ contributions and supporting growth, development, and impact.

Requirements

At least one year of prior food service experience.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
Basic computer and mathematical skills.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Nice To Haves

Dietary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
Coordinate with caregivers and the culinary team on menu alternatives for patients with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, and requests for additional selections.
Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to patients’ selections accurately and on time.
Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO standards.
Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies under HIPAA policies and procedures.
Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
Follow facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
Assist dietitians, including helping monitor patients who cannot eat by mouth, are on liquid diets, or have calorie-count requirements.
Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and according to department procedures.
Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports required by Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
Team members may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.