Dietary Assistant

Job Description - Dietary Assistant (26163926)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)

Job

: Food Services / Dietary

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 10, 2026

Dietary Assistant - (26163926)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Obtains menu selections, preferences and allergies/intolerances from patients of all age groups. Ensures menus are accurate according to prescribed dietary order utilizing appropriate information systems and by communicating with dietitians, food service associates, cooks, nursing staff and management regarding patient/resident care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains patient menu selections consistent with current diet order and any cultural or individualized requirements or requests.
• Utilizes all required computerized reports at each meal to check tray tickets before the meal service starts. Makes corrections to tray tickets according to prescribed diet orders.
• Obtains daily report of patients/residents receiving nourishments, tube feedings, and supplements. May assist in gathering and/or delivering products as needed.
• Assists with assembling and delivering patient/resident meals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: One year of experience in nutrition related or customer service field
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certified Dietetic Technician
• Language Skills: Additional languages a plus

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

Backus Hospital (10309)

326 Washington Street

Norwich 06360

Standard Hours Per Week: 16

Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

Shift Details: 5am-130pm two days per week and includes every other weekend and rotating holidays