Diet Aide - (Tray) Per Diem

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation and service for patients and patrons. The role includes portion control, operating the service area, and maintaining cleanliness according to sanitary regulations.

Candidates should be proficient in English, able to follow written and oral instructions, and capable of handling basic record-keeping. The position supports Care New England Health System across its dietary operations.

Qualifications

• Assists in preparation and served food to patrons, using proper portion size and method of service.
• Adheres to sanitary regulations and department policy and procedures when handling food and equipment and in maintaining clean work area.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and served food to patrons, using proper portion size and method of service.
• Operates cash register in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedures.
• Adheres to sanitary regulations and department policy and procedures when handling food and equipment and in maintaining clean work area.
• Adheres to Hospital and department policies/procedures regarding attendance, uniform, personal hygiene and job duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department

Job Summary

Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in preparation and served food to patrons, using proper portion size and method of service.

Operates cash register in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedures.

Adheres to sanitary regulations and department policy and procedures when handling food and equipment and in maintaining clean work area.

Adheres to Hospital and department policies/procedures regarding attendance, uniform, personal hygiene and job duties.

Requirements

Assists in other dietary department functions.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep accurate records.

Proficiency in English language. Work may require fair amount of dexterity and mobility.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 6/17 - 6/26/2026

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.