Dietary Aide

Pinnacle Health & Rehab; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Food Service Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals, delivering trays to nursing units, and maintaining sanitation in the kitchen and dishwashing areas.

Candidates should have at least a tenth-grade education, proficiency in English, and be willing to work in a team, follow infection control practices, and participate in in-service education. This role requires reliability and teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient trays according to instructions/order.
• Employs proper food handling techniques whether in preparation of food or setting up or serving trays.
• Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, silverware and utensils used to service patients and others.
• Delivers food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units, other areas as assigned.
• Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.
• Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.
• Attends in-service education opportunities and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

English reading/writing

Communication with residents

Patience and politeness

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Summary: Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable
• Proficiency in English is required.

Experience:

• Experience in dietary department, large volume food preparation and service preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Kindred policy and procedure.
• Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory and mental requirements.
• Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Prepares patient trays according to instructions/order.
• Employs proper food handling techniques whether in preparation of food or setting up or serving trays.
• Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, silverware and utensils used to service patients and others.
• Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
• Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.
• Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.
• Delivers food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units, other areas as assigned.
• Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.
• Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.
• Essential to attend and participate in in-service education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.
• Ability to be patient and polite.