Diet Aide
Core
Coordinate patient-focused food service operations in a healthcare setting, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements safely and accurately.
Role type
Food service coordinator (healthcare)
Builds
Patient meal trays and food service delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Food service
Required skills
Food safety compliance, allergen management, menu management software, patient dietary requirements knowledge, record-keeping, communication with healthcare teams, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Experience in hospital food services, aged care, or patient feeding services
Responsibilities
Order meals for patients using menu management software, Monitor menus and dietary requirements to ensure meal accuracy, Communicate with Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Speech Pathologists and Catering Teams, Support patients with meal selections and dietary enquiries, Perform final meal tray accuracy checks prior to service, Maintain accurate records and documentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on operational role
