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

Compass Group • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Dining Associate works on assigned units in a healthcare facility as part of the caregiving team. The role supports patient safety and satisfaction by helping patients make menu selections and ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. Duties include assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays, supporting dietary requirements and restrictions, and following food safety, infection control, confidentiality, and sanitation policies. The position is available full time and part time at Crestview Health & Rehab in Atlanta, Georgia, with schedules and hours that may vary and some weekends and holidays included. The fixed pay rate is $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

• 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

• Previous related experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or requests for additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately and promptly according to each patient's menu selection.
• 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 a specific calorie count to manage.
• Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and according to department procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• For full-time associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits 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