Dietary Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare · Fort Worth, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Dietary Assistant PRNMedical City Fort Worth Benefits Medical City Fort Worth offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ We are seeking a Dietary Assistant PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications Food Service Workers/FNS Trayline Worker in our Food and Nutrition Services department may perform assigned duties in one or more of the following areas: Cafeteria Server, Catering, Cold Production, Porter, Tray line Support, Late Tray Delivery, Storeroom Clerk and/or Floor Stock Attendant. All FANS team members adhere to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The hospital dining schedule features hours and shifts that create a great work - life balance. Your food service experience and comm

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Dietary roles in senior living go well beyond standard food service. You will prepare meals that accommodate medical diets — diabetic, renal, low-sodium, pureed, and thickened liquids are common daily requirements. Texas Health and Human Services conducts regular kitchen inspections, and dietary staff play a direct role in survey outcomes. A food handler's permit is required in your county, and ServSafe certification is preferred by most facilities.

What many applicants do not realize is how personal the work becomes. Residents eat three meals a day in the same community — food quality and variety directly impact their quality of life and satisfaction scores. Dietary managers in particular straddle clinical nutrition requirements and the operational realities of tight food budgets and staffing. Shift times typically start early — breakfast prep often begins at 5:00 or 5:30 AM — and weekend coverage is standard for the team.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

The day starts early with breakfast preparation and tray setup. Each meal requires checking the diet card system to ensure every resident receives the correct modified diet — a diabetic resident getting a regular dessert is a compliance issue, not just a mistake. Between meals, the kitchen team preps for the next service, manages inventory and deliveries, and maintains sanitation standards for state inspection readiness.

You will work closely with nursing staff when residents have appetite changes or swallowing difficulties, and with the activities department for special event meals and holiday celebrations. The dietary department typically operates with a small team — cooks, aides, and a dietary manager — so everyone handles multiple tasks from cooking to serving to cleanup. Many dietary professionals in senior living appreciate the consistent schedule compared to restaurant work, along with benefits like health insurance and retirement plans that food service rarely offers.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Recreation Worker positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $15.73/hr ($32,718/yr). The typical range is $13.73 – $18.48/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $23,691/yr

DFW Median $32,718/yr

Experienced (90th) $48,526/yr

vs. National Median -10.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.