Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide; Part Time

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (PART TIME)

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Location:

Mayo Clinic – 701 Hewitt Boulevard, Red Wing, MN 55066. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Part‑time, 11:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Days may vary, including rotating weekends and holidays. Further details during interview.

Pay Range: $18.50–$18.75 per hour.

Requirements:
Previous kitchen or patient experience preferred.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states. For over 70 years, Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems and brings culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that transforms the healthcare dining experience. The company has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and pick‑up meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team and are responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate, delivered at the right time, and at the correct temperature.

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, or additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s 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, and adhere to HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations and breaking down patient tray lines.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on specialized diets (e.g., liquid diets, specific calorie counts).
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform additional 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 and push food delivery carts.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer a 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, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also 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 to be performed remotely, refer to the provided link for paid time‑off benefits information:

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While intended to be accurate, the company reserves the right to modify or change 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 still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care