PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

About the role

Morrison Healthcare is hiring immediate full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) positions at Methodist University located at 1265 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is full-time with two 12-hour shifts and three 6-hour shifts per week, with some weekend work included. Previous patient dining experience is preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or 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 regulator agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray lines.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• 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, as well as department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services

Pay

$15.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time schedule; two 12 hour shifts and three 6 hour shifts a week. Days and hours may vary; some weekends included.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services