Compassionate Patient Meal Service Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meal service at our Cambridge, MA campus. You will assist with tray assembly, portioning meals, delivering trays, and stocking tray-line stations while maintaining cleanliness and patient-focused service.

The role requires basic reading and communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and a cooperative attitude. We offer a structured healthcare environment with opportunities to grow within the nutrition services team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read English and follow verbal and some written instructions.
• Proficiency in reading and writing at level three as documented on Invest.
• Strong communication skills for delivering patient trays and interacting with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Pass menus to patients according to name and room number and present a positive image to customers.
• Portion food for tray line.
• Stock and restock tray line stations with food supplies.
• Serve tray line station at mealtime and load trays onto meal trucks.
• Prepare and deliver patient nourishments and tube feedings as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitize assigned work area.

Skills

Reading English

Follow verbal instructions

Written comprehension

Education

Invest level 3 literacy

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meal service at our Cambridge, MA campus. You will assist with tray assembly, portioning meals, delivering trays, and stocking tray-line stations while maintaining cleanliness and patient-focused service.

The role requires basic reading and communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and a cooperative attitude. We offer a structured healthcare environment with opportunities to grow within the nutrition services team.