Patient Dietary Aide
The University of Kansas Health SystemOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Posted December 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future. Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience. With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient. We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
Job Description
Patient Dietary Aide prepares meals for patients, visitors, and employees, cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment, and stocks food service department items. Under the direction of the Dietary Supervisor, this position maintains patient diet orders, communicates with nursing, and contacts the dietician on call when necessary.
Requirements
- Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation times
- Maintains patient diet orders, affectively communicates with nursing if any issues arise
- Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment following regulatory rules and procedures
- Promotes effective teamwork
- Displays professional behavior and positive attitude at all times
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan