Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Location:

Nemours Children's Hospital, 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827. Online applications only.

Schedule:

Full‑time, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, including every other weekend. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, accrued PTO, retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity‑theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical‑illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital Indemnity insurance, legal services, and auto & home programs.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking 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.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.
• 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 assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO; adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians by monitoring patients who cannot eat food through their mouth or are on liquid diets or have specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns 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.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and health‑care systems across 46 states. For over 70 years, Morrison has served large health systems, bringing culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. The company employs 1,600+ registered dietitians and 31,000 food‑service team members and is a member of Compass Group.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider 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 identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled.