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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, located at 1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA, in partnership with Morrison Healthcare, is currently hiring for full-time and part-time Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide positions. Morrison Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in food and nutrition services, supporting over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states, including some of the top-ranked hospitals in the United States. The company boasts a team with over 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and more than 31,000 professional food service team members, emphasizing its commitment to culinary excellence, nutritional expertise, and operational efficiency. Morrison Healthcare has been honored repeatedly as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012, reflecting its dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture and opportunities for career growth. This role at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center offers a meaningful career path for individuals passionate about making a tangible difference in patient lives. As a Patient Dining Associate, you will be a vital part of the care team, directly impacting patient satisfaction and safety by ensuring that nutritional requirements are met through accurately assembling, delivering, and managing patient meal trays. The position operates within a healthcare setting where precision, timely delivery, and compliance with health regulations are critically important. Positions are available both full-time and part-time, offering flexible schedules with varying days and hours, allowing candidates to find a work arrangement that fits their lifestyle. The wage range is competitive, starting at $12.50 per hour and going up to $14.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of the role and the skills required. The Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide is an essential link between patients, nursing staff, and the dietary team. The job not only involves menu assistance but also requires adherence to regulatory guidelines such as those from JCAHO, federal and state health agencies, and HIPAA policies to protect patient confidentiality and safety. Duties include aiding patients in understanding their dietary options, collaborating with nursing staff to ensure meal selections comply with individual nutrition and allergy requirements, and supporting dietitians in specific patient diet management tasks. Additionally, this position demands adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) guidelines, facility infection control protocols, and health and sanitation procedures, ensuring a safe and hygienic food service environment. This role is ideal for candidates who possess strong communication and organizational skills, basic computer literacy, and the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 100 pounds as well as food delivery carts. The workplace culture values team collaboration, patient-centered care, and professional development, with comprehensive benefits packages available for both full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and various voluntary benefits. Through Morrison Healthcare and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, employees have the opportunity to engage in rewarding healthcare food service careers that prioritize the power of food to heal and nourish patients, enhancing both community health outcomes and individual well-being.

• Food service experience required
• 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, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts