Patient Catering Assoc

At TriHealth, Patient Catering Associates make a meaningful impact every day.

We're committed to creating an exceptional place to work and receive care-one built on strong values, teamwork, and respect. Here, you'll be supported by a compassionate community, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to high‑quality patient care in a trusted health system.

Join us and be part of a team that leads with purpose, supports your development, and stays true to the values that define who we are at our core.

Location Advantage: Country Living with City Access

TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital (CMH) is located at 610 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177and it is a 165-bed hospital located in the heart of Wilmington, Ohio-a charming community that offers the tranquility and friendliness of country living. Nestled in a scenic rural setting, Wilmington provides a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. It's centrally located just an hour's drive from three of Ohio's major metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. This unique location allows healthcare professionals to enjoy a relaxed pace of life while staying connected to vibrant city culture, entertainment, and career opportunities.

Work Hours:

• Full Time, 80 hours biweekly
• Shift Varies

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

• PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for patient meal service, menu selections, process menus, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, disassembling of dirty trays, food preparation, special requests and needs, in- between meal food delivery, cleanliness of trayline stations and equipment, and restocking trayline . This position also communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to area dietitian and nutrition supervisor, and assists dietitian with fluid intakes, etc. This position needs to be familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations, food/allergy and is responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned unit The tasks outlined above may not be exclusive to one task and other daily tasks may be asked to be performed by your reporting manager. Job routines which include times of specific daily tasks will be provided.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent relevant experience or 1 year in prior TriHealth Nutrition role is acceptable in lieu of minimum education (Required)

1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)

Able to read and perform basic math calculations, reading and writing skills

Job Responsibilities:

Works assigned area always keeping Service Excellence And customer service a priority.

Performs all assigned tasks accurately, willingly, and on time

Follows all sanitation procedures per HAACP standards

Build and deliver patient trays and ensure all safety processes are being adhered to when completing task

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating -

Continuous Learning -

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication -

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone''s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community