Diet Aide

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Diet Aide for a part-time role within the Nutrition and Food Patients department. Under supervision, you will assist with meal prep, service, tray line support, and post-meal cleanup while following food safety and infection control guidelines.

The position requires basic English reading/writing, strong customer service skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Shifts include varied start times and weekends/holidays may be required.

Formación

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language.
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals, and tray line support during meal service.
• Adhere to proper food handling, infection control, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain organized work areas and assist with transportation of food and supplies.

Conocimientos

Reading & writing

Active listening

Problem solving

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Diet Aide - Logo### Diet AideApply: Weymouth, MA: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-24094**If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.****Requisition Number:**R-24094**Facility:**LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190**Department Name:**SSH Nutrition and Food Patients**Status:**Part time**Budgeted Hours:**0**Shift:**Varied Shifts (United States of America)Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need - activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.**Compensation Pay Range:**$16.50 - $23.60**Essential Functions** **Kitchen** 1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service**Dining Room and Patient Meals**1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service3. Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area **Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department.**a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy. **Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.**a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc. b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot**Job Requirements****Minimum Education-Preferred**High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.**Minimum Work Experience**Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.**Required additional Knowledge and Abilities**Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.Perform simple arithmetic functions.This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment.Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions.Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasksWorks well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environmentAbility to remain calm in stressful situations.Varied shifts: 6:00a-2:30p, 6:30a-3:00p, 9:00a-5:30p,11:00a-7:30p, and 4:00p-7:30p. Weekday, weekend and Holiday availability required.**Responsibilities if Required:****Education if Required:****License/Registration/Certification Requirements:**