Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide

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

Location:

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital – 600 North Union Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Online applications only.

Schedule:

Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. Open availability.

Pay Range: $15.00 – $15.75 per hour.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, assisting patients with menu selection, meal assembly, delivery, and pickup.

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately and on time; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and HIPAA confidentiality policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray lines.
• Adhere to facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets, or require a specific calorie count.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients and appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete all daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Occasional lifting or moving up to 100 pounds; ability to maneuver and push food‑delivery carts.

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time associates also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group and is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated 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 protected classification.