Diet Aide-Kitchen

Southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southshorehealth in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Diet Aide for part-time shifts in the SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen. Duties include food prep assistance, tray assembly, and patient meal service, with an emphasis on safety and hygiene.

The role requires basic English literacy, the ability to stand for extended periods, and strong customer service. Evening and weekend shifts are included, and you will work under the department manager and chef to support patient meals and dining room operations.

Qualifications

• Read, write and communicate routine information in English.
• Perform basic arithmetic.
• Must stand for extended periods.
• Provide high level of customer service.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Able to work independently and with peers.
• Flexible with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment and utensils daily.
• Clean assigned kitchen area and keep workspace organized.
• Assist tray line with loading and transporting food trucks.
• Assist in tray line setup and serve patient meals.
• Retrieve used trays after meal service.
• Follow proper food handling and infection control guidelines.

Skills

English literacy

Arithmetic

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Safety & hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition Information

Requisition Number: R-23503

Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen

Status: Part time

Budgeted Hours: 19

Shift: Evening (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/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:

• 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.