Diet Aide

Porthc; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care facility is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to deliver exceptional service while maintaining cleanliness in the dietary department. This full-time role involves preparing meals, serving residents, and ensuring sanitation procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a passion for care. Rotating shifts are required, with opportunities for participation in team meetings and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and beverages.
• Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards.
• Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting for cleanliness.

Job description

Dietary Aide

Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our team. As a Dietary Aide, you will provide superior customer service to our Residents and employees while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary dietary department. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this full‑time opportunity.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the preparation of meals and beverages
• Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times
• Assist with loading food carts and serving meals to Residents and staff
• Bag and store food items as directed
• Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting each piece to make sure it is clean before wrapping
• Bus and clean tables after meal time throughout the facility
• Scrape, wash, and rack unclean dishes and utensils
• Assist in the operation of the dish‑washing machine
• Sort and stack clean dishes and inspect for cleanliness
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cutlery in their proper storage place
• Participate in table setup, including tablecloth, silverware, dishware, and filling cups with water
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitation procedures and guidelines
• Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary Supervisor
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors
• Attend and participate in meetings and in‑services as directed or scheduled

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, as well as holiday and work during inclement weather, will be required.

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this full‑time opportunity. Please submit your application to join our dynamic team.

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