Dietary Aide – Patient Meals & Kitchen Support

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Food Service Associate to support dietary and food service operations across patient and retail environments. You will assist with menu planning, prepare meals, deliver patient trays, and maintain sanitation standards under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate diet orders, honoring patient preferences, and supporting daily kitchen operations while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Food service experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year hospital food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate diet order information for patient meals.
• Gather patient food preferences and alert dietitian to nutritional concerns.
• Assist with menu selection and prepare/modifed diets for patients.
• Deliver trays to patients and ensure proper tray assembly.
• Maintain sanitation and temperature logs; ensure kitchen and dish areas are clean.

Skills

Food service experience

Interpersonal skills

Menu planning

Dietary accuracy

Sanitation and safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Food Service Associate to support dietary and food service operations across patient and retail environments. You will assist with menu planning, prepare meals, deliver patient trays, and maintain sanitation standards under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate diet orders, honoring patient preferences, and supporting daily kitchen operations while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy hospital setting.