Patient Dining Assistant

Job Listing ID:

4498464

Job Title:

Patient Dining Assistant Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Silverton

Date Posted:

05/24/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Legacy Health Patient Dining Assistant Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

US-OR-SILVERTON

Job ID:

26-47788

Type:

On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required) Silverton Medical Ctr campus Overview Patients feel comfortable seeking your advice on meals and snacks because of your keen understanding of dietary restrictions and your ability to recommend the best food options. Your caring and competent nature aligns perfectly with Legacy's mission of making life better for others. As a natural "people person," the Patient Dining Assistant communicates directly with patients---in person or by phone---to assist with meal ordering based on their dietary needs. As a valued member of the food and nutrition team, you accurately input menu selections, respond promptly to nursing unit requests, and ensure that patients' meals consistently adhere to prescribed diet orders. Responsibilities Provide exceptional quality and service to patients on assigned inpatient floors throughout the hospital. Designated meal service contact for patients, ensuring all service interactions are to Legacy System standards of excellence for quality, professionalism, and friendliness. Provides high quality, personalized customer service with focused attention to detail. Analyzes complex therapeutic diet information in electronic medical record (EPIC) and cross-checks data in food service software system (Computrition) to ensure patient safety and compliance with physician orders prior to obtaining patients' orders. Obtains and honors patient food selections and preferences. Delivers meals, snacks, and beverages in a timely fashion. Accurately follows appropriate patient identification procedures and therapeutic diet orders. Utilizes current food service ordering software and technology with proficiency. Independently manages time with the utmost efficiency and responds promptly to patient requests. Responsible for handling all concerns related to meal service, verifying accuracy of orders, quality of presentation, and the provision of solutions through service recovery. Strives to meet and exceed patient and Legacy Health System expectations. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures. Upholds the Legacy Health System core values and standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Experience in customer service, healthcare, food and hospitality or hotel environment, and computer operations required. Experience in high volume call center, and food service operations with knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred. Register Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A