PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

About the role

Location: Morgan Medical Center - 1740 Lions Club Road, Madison, GA 30650. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time positions available; days and hours may vary with rotating weekends, typically 11:30 am to 8:00 pm.

Pay range: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour.

Perks: Willing to train and free parking.

Job summary: Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering and picking up meal trays, ensuring meals are accurate, timely, and at proper temperature while supporting patient safety and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, cultural/ethnic/religious preferences, or additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection timely and accurately.
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards (federal, state, JCAHO) and follow facility confidentiality, HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray line.
• Adhere to facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians monitoring patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets, or have specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly, following department procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous customer service or healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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/push food delivery carts.

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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.