PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

We are hiring immediately for Patient Dining Associate positions at UFHealth Durbin. Location: 100 Flagler Health Way, Saint Johns, FL 32259 Schedule: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm; 11:00 am – 7:30 pm; 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Requirements: Previous patient dining experience preferred. Pay Range: $17.00–$18.50 per hour Job Summary Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and pick up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Help patients understand their menu selections and work 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 requests for 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 regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in HIPAA policies and procedures. Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line. Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures. Assist dietitians by helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets, or have a specific calorie count to manage. Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures. Complete all daily, weekly, and 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 as needed. Qualifications 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. Benefits 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 Programs. Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level2 background screening. Details: Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr