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Compass Group

SUPERVISOR, PATIENT DINING

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Patient dining, food service, or hospitality experience preferred. * Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to ... * Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are ...

Compass Group

SUPERVISOR, PATIENT DINING

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Patient dining, food service, or hospitality experience preferred. * Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to ... * Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are ...

Compass Group

SUPERVISOR, PATIENT DINING

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Patient dining, food service, or hospitality experience preferred. * Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to ... * Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are ...

Legacy Health

Patient Dining Assisant

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$20.24 - $28.93/hr

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 ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING SERVICES LEAD

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$24/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING SERVICES LEAD positions. * Location ... * Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Saint Johns, FL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Previous patient dining experience is preferred. * Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.50 per hour ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$19/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE positions. * Location : UF Shands ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Kenner, LA · On-site

$15/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE positions. * Location : Oschner ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$17/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE positions. * Location ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Metairie, LA · On-site

$15/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a Full Time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE position. * Location : LCMC-EAST ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

Compass Group

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE

Jasper, AL · On-site

$16/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE positions. * Location : Walker ... Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. * Assist dietitians ...

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How much do patient dining assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient dining assistant in the United States is $21.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Dining Assistant vs Patient Care Assistant?

AspectPatient Dining AssistantPatient Care Assistant
CertificationsFood safety, basic health & safetyCPR, first aid, basic healthcare training
Work EnvironmentHospital cafeterias, patient dining areasPatient rooms, healthcare facilities
Job FocusMeal service, dietary assistanceBasic patient care, vital signs

The Patient Dining Assistant primarily focuses on meal service and dietary support within healthcare settings, while the Patient Care Assistant provides broader patient care duties. Both roles work in healthcare environments but differ in responsibilities and required certifications. Patients benefit from specialized support tailored to their nutritional and care needs in each role.

What do patient dining assistants do?

Patient dining assistants are responsible for delivering and serving meals to patients, ensuring dietary restrictions are followed, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. They often work in healthcare settings such as hospitals or nursing homes and may need basic food safety knowledge and good customer service skills.

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SUPERVISOR, PATIENT DINING

Compass Group

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,093 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

347th of 495 rated business services

Job description

  • We have several openings for a full-time SUPERVISOR, PATIENT DINING position.
  • Location: Cleveland Clinic - 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full-Time; Morning or Evenings and every other weekend. Some holidays. SHIFTS: 6:00-2:30pm and 12:30-8:30pm
  • Requirement: Supervisor experience required. Patient dining, food service, or hospitality experience preferred.
  • Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

 

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

 

Job Summary

Patient Services Leads are responsible to coordinate patient meal service and special requests and needs for the Patient Dining Program. Ensure that Patient Dining Associates are adequately trained and that units are properly staffed to provide service. They are a huge part of creating a culture of comfort and compassion in the healthcare environment, taking care of patients’ special requests and nutritional needs.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversees systems and processes to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the Patient Dining Program service are accomplished.
  • Supervise Patient Dining Associates and ensure they provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, and deliver/pick-up their meal trays.
  • Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
  • Interacts with nursing and evaluates on a daily basis patient meal selection, tray completion, tray delivery and tray retrieval process.
  • Is responsive to patients' needs at all times. Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
  • Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.
  • Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
  • Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
  • Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, a prevention based food safety system for meal assembly and distribution.
  • Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.
  • Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
  • Conduct daily associate team meetings following Morrison’s branded GR8 Start Meeting guidelines and template.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate and read documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operation and maintenance instructions.
  • Aptitude for effectively operating hospital’s admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system, and other computer-based systems, which manage patient care records.
  • The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts. Reasonable accommodations can enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

  • Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. 

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. 

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