Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

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• We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions.
• Location:
  
  Guadalupe Regional Medical Center - 1215 East Court, Seguin, TX 78155.
  
  Note:
  
  online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:
  
  Full time schedule; days may vary, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement:
  Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• Pay Range: $13.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.

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 been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems and bringing culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience.

Job Summary

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 making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help patients understand their 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 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 assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO; adhere to facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (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 helping monitor patients who cannot eat food orally, 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits For Our Team Members:

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits:
  Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be 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 to be performed remotely,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities,…