Diet Aide- Kitchen

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Diet Aide to join their team. This part-time role involves essential kitchen duties, including meal preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to provide outstanding customer service. Working varied shifts, you will contribute to a positive dining experience for patients while adhering to strict food handling and hygiene standards. If you are passionate about food service and making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and able to communicate in English.
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning duties and assist with meal preparation.
• 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

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-18565

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

Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen

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):

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.

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.

Shifts: Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 630am-3pm, 4pm-730pm, Holidays

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements: