Diet Aide- Kitchen

South Shore Health System; Scarborough (MA, ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Diet Aide, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient meals and maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment. This position involves a variety of tasks, from cleaning kitchen equipment to assisting with meal service, ensuring adherence to food safety standards. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and service, making a real difference in people's lives every day.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older with high school education preferred.
• Ability to communicate routine information in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties and assist in meal preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Active Listening

Problem Solving

Basic Arithmetic

Communication in English

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

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):

1. General kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need.
2. 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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Kitchen

1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils.
2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area.
3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service.

Dining Room & Patient Meals

1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station.
2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service.
3. 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.

1. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food.
2. 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.

1. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs.
3. 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

1. Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.
2. Perform simple arithmetic functions.
3. This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.
4. 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.
5. Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment.
6. Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions.
7. Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks.
8. Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment.
9. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.