Diet Aide- Kitchen

South Shore Health System; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking a Diet Aide to support patient meals within a hospital kitchen and dining area. Under supervision, you will assist in preparing and serving meals, maintain clean workspaces, and adhere to food safety standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and compassionate service. Prior hospital experience is preferred but not required. Ability to stand for long periods and perform basic arithmetic is expected.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in English.
• Perform simple arithmetic functions.
• Position may require standing for most of the shift.
• Provide a high level of customer service in a professional, service-oriented manner.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment.
• Contributes to department goals for excellence in patient interactions.
• Understands daily department needs and works independently to complete tasks.
• Works well with peers to maintain a pleasant work environment.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning of kitchen equipment using cleaning machines.
• Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area.
• Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service.
• Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up tray line area and serves food at assigned station.
• Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service.
• Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area.
• Follows proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene guidelines as required by department.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Arithmetic

Customer service

Safety

Teamwork

Independence

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Age 16+

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):- 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.

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.

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 tasks
• Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.