What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide | PRN Status position at Logan Health Whitefish?
Join Our Culinary Care Team! Are you someone who enjoys creating a positive experience through food and service? Join Logan Health as a Dietary Aide, where you'll help nourish patients, visitors, and staff with compassion, precision, and care. In this essential role, you’ll be part of a team that supports healing through nutrition—preparing and delivering meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming cafeteria environment. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare food service or bringing experience to the table, we’d love for you to grow with us. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Meal Preparation & Delivery: Prepare, assemble, and deliver salads, desserts, beverages, snacks, and meal items. Use portion control and dietary guidelines to dish up cold food items for patients, residents, and patrons. Accurately serve patient trays on the tray line, adding condiments, silverware, and napkins per dietary orders. Deliver and retrieve patient meals and supplies, and assist with catering functions. Dishwashing & Sanitization: Disassemble returned trays wearing protective gear and sanitize all dishes, glasses, trays, and utensils using proper procedures. Operate dish machines safely and accurately record rinse cycle temperatures. Clean and sanitize pots and pans using triple sink methods, including logging pH levels. Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen tools and spaces. Cafeteria Service & Support: Provide warm, efficient service to cafeteria patrons, handling cash and receipts per policy. Serve food items to patrons during regular hours and after-hours via Cuisine On-Call. Maintain a clean, well-stocked cafeteria during and after operating hours. Communication & Collaboration: Coordinate with the Dietary Supervisor, Dietitians, and other departments for meal needs, supply requests, and patient care support. Provide courteous, helpful service to other departments and adjust to patients’ and patrons’ food service needs. Cleaning & Maintenance: Keep work areas tidy, clean equipment after use, and store items properly. Accurately record cleaning duties completed and submit to Lead Cook. Follow all sanitation and safety procedures diligently. Compliance & Ethics: Uphold Logan Health’s Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understand and follow healthcare regulations related to patient care, confidentiality, and food safety. Report any concerns regarding safety or compliance through proper channels. Qualifications: Required: Basic food preparation and food safety knowledge. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Friendly, reliable, and service-oriented demeanor. Preferred: High school diploma or GED. Six months of food service experience or training. ServSafe Certification. Why Work at Logan Health? At Logan Health, you’re not just part of a dietary team—you’re part of a healthcare mission that believes in treating every person with dignity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Our beautiful Montana surroundings, collaborative workplace, and opportunities for growth make this more than just a job—it’s a career with purpose. Apply today and help feed the heart of healthcare! Shift: Variable - 8 Hours (United States of America) Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed. PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department. Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening Equal Opportunity Employer Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources. At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.
