Diet Aide- Kitchen

South Shore Health System; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a part-time Diet Aide to join the SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen. Under supervision, you will perform duties focused on preparing and serving meals, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and supporting the tray line during daily service.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, infection control, and patient safety, with shifts from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays and various weekend/eve rotations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment and work areas daily.
• Assist in meal preparation and tray line setup.
• Serve patient meals and retrieve trays after service.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Customer service

Active listening

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Requisition Number: R-23551 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 19.2 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (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.

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/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.

Safety Awareness – Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

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

Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm, weekends 630am-3pm, 7am-330pm, 4pm-730pm, Holidays

License/Registration/Certification Requirements: South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.