Dietary Aide

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to support patient meal preparation, plating and tray delivery in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and adherence to infection-control procedures, with responsibilities including dishwashing, area cleanliness, and assisting in service as required.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Experience in dietary department or high-volume preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient trays according to instructions/orders.
• Employ proper food handling techniques in all work steps.
• Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, silverware and utensils.
• Maintains general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
• Delivers food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units as assigned.
• Performs duties using infection control techniques and safety measures.
• Attends in-service education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food prep

English literacy

Effective communication

Patience and politeness

Education

Tenth grade or above desirable

Proficiency in English required

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.