Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide

Overview

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

Join to apply for the PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) role at Morrison Healthcare and Compass One Healthcare.

Location:

Cape Canaveral Hospital, 701 West Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Online applications are accepted only.

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or when additional selections are requested.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory standards (federal, state, and JCAHO). Adhere to facility confidentiality and patients  rights policies (HIPAA).
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians by monitoring patients on specific diets (e.g., liquid diets or calorie-counted plans) as directed.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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/push food delivery carts.

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

Associates may 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 remote work, refer to paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer. Compass Group is committed to fair treatment of applicants and associates without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify essential functions based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Final date to receive applications: ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may be considered for future opportunities and are encouraged to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.