Diet Technician - Boston Children's Franciscan

Aramark Correctional Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Diet Technician to support patient meal services at Boston Children’s Franciscan facility, coordinating with nurses and dietitians to ensure safe, accurate meals.

Position emphasizes flexibility for students, includes hospital environment experience, and requires nutrition coursework or enrollment. ServeSafe is preferred; Excel skills help manage menu data and food safety tasks.

Qualifications

• Education or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; knowledge of basic nutrition principles and dietary practices required.
• Current enrollment or recent graduation from an undergraduate nutrition program or related major.

Responsibilities

• Review patient menus and tally menu items for kitchen preparation.
• Conduct patient tray line to ensure safety and accuracy of meals.
• Maintain knowledge of modified textures per IDDSI standards and allergies.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and Food Services to ensure accurate patient nutrition.
• Log temperatures, complete test trays, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

English fluency

Calm under pressure

Flexible/adaptable

Weekend/holiday shifts

Excel basics

Education

Undergraduate nutrition program enrolled

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Diet Technician provides patient support and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position are tailored to meet the needs of Franciscan Children's Hospital.

Flexible scheduling available to accommodate academic commitments, making this position ideal for students balancing class schedules and work responsibilities.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Boston Children's Franciscan, in Brighton, MA

JOB ID: 670996

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $22.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Functions comfortably in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive demeanor toward patients, co-workers, and staff in other departments.
• Adaptable to hospital and patient needs.
• Responsible for reviewing patient menus, tallying menu items for kitchen preparation, and conducting patient tray line to ensure safety and accuracy of patient meals.
• Maintains general knowledge of modified textures following IDDSI standards and allergies to ensure meals are prepared and served safely.
• Works closely with registered dietitians, nurses, and the Food Services team to ensure accurate patient nutrition.
• Logs food temperatures, completes test trays, and other regulatory functions required by Aramark food services.
• Assists kitchen staff as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each patient by observing confidentiality and by closely adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation. Adheres to Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Education, training, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; knowledge of basic nutrition principles and dietary practices required.
• Previous experience in nutrition services, dietary support, food service, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or food service experience preferred.
• Current enrollment or a graduate of an undergraduate nutrition program or related major required.
• Able to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Ability to complete basic Excel functions.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be open to working some weekend and holiday shifts.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

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