We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dietary Aide to join our hospital food services team.

Facilitate the distribution, collection and analysis of patient menus

Support the safe preparation, plating and delivery of patient meals

Ensure hospital food safety standards, infection control requirements, and individual dietary needs are consistently met

Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and protected at all times

About the role We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dietary Aide to join our hospital food services team.

Facilitate the distribution, collection and analysis of patient menus

Support the safe preparation, plating and delivery of patient meals

Ensure hospital food safety standards, infection control requirements, and individual dietary needs are consistently met

Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and protected at all times

Key responsibilities

Assist with preparation, plating, tray assembly, delivery, and collection of patient meals in accordance with hospital menus and diet codes

Collect patient menus and meal selections from wards, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and returned within required timeframes

Assist with menu analysis by reviewing patient meal choices against diet codes, allergies, IDDSI standard texture modification requirements, therapeutic diets, supplements, escalating any concerns to the Dietitian, nursing staff, or supervisor

Follow a hospital food safety program, policy and procedures, infection control standards, and workplace health and safety requirements at all times





Help maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen, servery and food preparation environment

Support accurate meal distribution, including therapeutic diets, allergies, texture-modified meals and nutritional supplements

Communicate respectfully with patients, visitors, nursing staff, dietitians, allied health staff, and food services team members

Assist with stock rotation, storage, dishwashing, waste management, and general kitchen duties as required

Report food quality, safety, equipment, patient meal, or service concerns to the supervisor promptly

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

TAFE Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, with relevant units or experience in nutrition and dietetics support, dietary aide work, or hospital food services.

Certificate in Food Safety, Food Handling, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Previous experience in hospital food services, aged care or a similar patient-focused food service environment is desirable.

Understanding of safe food handling, hygiene, infection control, allergen awareness, and the importance of correct diet textures and diet codes

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including menus, patient meal lists, diet sheets,



dietary requirements, and menu collection processes

Strong attention to detail when checking patient menu selections, diet codes, allergies, and special dietary instructions

Good communication skills and a respectful, patient-centred approach

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage tasks in a busy hospital service setting

Physical ability to perform duties including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing meal trolleys, and general cleaning tasks

Desirable Criteria

Completion of a TAFE qualification in Allied Health Assistance, Health Support Services, Nutrition and Dietetics Assistance

Experience working with therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, nutritional supplements, patient meal ordering systems, or special dietary needs

Knowledge of hospital food service systems (food safety program) and general understanding of healthcare system software (Webpas), HACCP principles, infection control

Current National Police Check, Working With Children Check

Current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, where required by the organisation or role

About You You are dependable, organised, and committed to supporting safe, high-quality patient care through accurate and respectful hospital meal service. You take pride in maintaining clean work areas, assisting the food services and dietetics teams, and contributing to a positive experience for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Closing Date: 21/09/2026

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📌 Dietary Aide (Gosford)
🏢 Healthe Care Group
📍 Gosford