Patient Dining Associate

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Dining Associate works in the Dietary department at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, providing direct meal service to patients and visitors. The role supports a healing environment by helping prepare and assemble meals, delivering menus and trays, maintaining food and supply inventory, and ensuring meal-service quality through follow-up with patients and responses to concerns. The position is full-time and scheduled for either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a customer service environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push service carts and maneuver tray stands.
• Dexterity to perform all job positions in the work area.
• Ability to work in an environment with possible extreme temperature changes.
• Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish colors used in the coded dating system.
• Hearing within the normal range.
• Ability to work with exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience.
• Ohio Food Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, loading, heating, tray assembly, and sanitation.
• Deliver menus and meal trays to patients and visitors.
• Maintain inventory so the work area has adequate and acceptable food and supplies.
• Visit patients after each meal delivery to ensure satisfaction and respond to concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED