Patient Dining Associate​/Dietary Aide

Patient Dining Associate / Dietary Aide (Full Time)

Location:

Atrium Health Floyd – 304 Turner McCall Boulevard, Rome, Georgia 30165. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Full time; days may vary, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. Rotating weekends. Details discussed during interview.

Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

Requirements:
Prior customer service or food service experience is preferred.

Benefits: 401(k), meal plan, and additional benefits such as health, dental, vision, and more for full‑time employees.

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, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction and ensuring meals are accurate, delivered at the right time, and at the correct temperature.

• Help patients understand menu selections and cooperate with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences, or additional selections requested by patients.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s selection promptly and accurately; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO; adhere to facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Adhere to facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians with patients on special diets, such as liquid diets or specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly, following department procedures.
• Complete all required daily, weekly, or monthly reports per Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations, and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documentation in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds, and pushing food delivery carts.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions receive a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and optional auto and home programs.
• Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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 an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements; the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis 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.

Compass Group, a member of Compass Group, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates 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 classification protected by law.