What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Catering Assoc position at TriHealth?
Job Description
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 45177 and 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
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.
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...
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 45177 and 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
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
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
- 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 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 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.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community