Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group • Greenville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is hiring full-time and part-time Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aides) at Muhlenberg Owensboro in Greenville, Kentucky. Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility as part of the caregiving team, helping patients make menu selections and assembling, delivering, and collecting meal trays. The role supports patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. Previous related experience is required, and the employer is willing to train. Open availability is preferred; days and hours may vary across AM and PM shifts, and some weekends and holidays are required. The pay range is $13.25 to $19.55 per hour.

The position requires communication with patients, caregivers, nursing staff, dietitians, and culinary team members to address dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences. Associates must follow applicable food safety, infection control, confidentiality, patient-rights, health, and sanitation policies and regulations.

Full-time and part-time team members are offered a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits. Full-time associates also receive medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Previous related experience required; willing to train.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts.
• Open availability is preferred; days and hours may vary, including AM and PM shifts, with some weekends and holidays required.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to identify menu alternatives for patients with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or requests for additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient's selection in a timely and accurate manner.
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO requirements.
• Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, 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 specific calorie requirements.
• Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and according to department procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as 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
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• 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)
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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