Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identify Theft Protection
Pet insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to transforming healthcare dining experiences across the United States. Supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems in 46 states, Morrison Healthcare has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality nutrition services. Many of the healthcare systems served by Morrison Healthcare are recognized among the top hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report. With over 70 years of industry experience, Morrison Healthcare combines culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to ensure that patients receive meals that support their health and recovery. The company employs more than 1,600... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in food service or healthcare setting is preferred but not required
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule including every other weekend
  • Physical ability to lift and move heavy items and work on feet for extended periods
  • Willingness to comply with HIPAA and facility confidentiality policies

Job 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

Job Duties

  • Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions
  • Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities or cultural, ethnic and 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 facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in HIPAA
  • 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 on specialized diets or who cannot eat food orally
  • Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner following department procedures
  • Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as required by Morrison Healthcare policies
  • Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
  • Perform other duties assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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