Patient Dining Associate

Job Overview

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We have openings for part‑time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATES (DIETARY AIDE) positions.

• Location:
  
  Cleveland Clinic – Mentor, 8300 Norton Parkway, Mentor, OH 44060. Online applications only.
• Schedule:
  
  Shifts vary and include some weekends and holidays. Typical shifts: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm. Further details provided at interview.

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick‑up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner; retrieve trays from patient rooms at scheduled times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (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, e.g., helping monitor patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets or have specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
• Complete all 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 duties assigned.

• 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.

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance and voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Part‑time positions offer the benefit items listed above and are eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely,  for paid time‑off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states. For over 70 years, Morrison has served some of the nation’s largest health systems and brings culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members and has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2012.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender…