Dietary Aide – Hospital Food Service

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a dedicated food service team member to support dietary operations across locations, ensuring timely meal preparation and accurate diet orders. This role involves menu assistance, tray delivery, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with dietitians, managing inventories, and maintaining cold/hot food safety while working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in hospital food services is preferred.
• Good reading and writing skills; ability to follow dietary instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and communicates accurate diet order information to ensure patients receive appropriate meals.
• Assists patients with menu selection and writes/corrects regular or modified diets.
• Delivers trays to patients and collects trays from patients.
• Stocks pantries with nourishments and dietary supplies using FIFO.
• Maintains sanitation and temperature logs per regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, equipment and work stations; handles waste and recyclables.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a dedicated food service team member to support dietary operations across locations, ensuring timely meal preparation and accurate diet orders. This role involves menu assistance, tray delivery, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with dietitians, managing inventories, and maintaining cold/hot food safety while working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.