Dietary Aides Full and Part time for DAYS and EVENINGS

Bearmountainhc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in East Longmeadow is seeking Dietary Aides to support the Dietary Department. Responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with previous dietary service experience preferred. This role requires good manual skills and flexibility to work weekends and during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders is essential.
• Flexibility to work during emergencies and every other weekend is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department.
• Accountable to the Director of Food Hospitality & Nutrition when the Dietary Manager is absent.
• Prepare food and serve trays while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Numerical ability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

We are in search of Dietary Aides to join our TEAM here at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow.

As a dietary aide, you will perform designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and are accountable to the Director of Food Hospitality & Nutrition. In the absence of a Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Previous healthcare dietary service experience is preferred. Must be able to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments. The role involves routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning agents and chemicals. Good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for preparing food, serving trays, handling dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning work areas. Flexibility to work during emergencies and willingness to work every other weekend are essential. Patience and tolerance towards staff, residents, and family members are also important qualities.

If interested, please attach your updated resume with contact information for potential employment opportunities.