Dietary Assistant

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a Dietary Assistant for Neighborhood PACE. The role involves providing nutritional assistance under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian, including meal setup, preparation, and serving.

The position supports kitchen operations and food safety in a fast-paced care setting in the Boston area. Responsibilities include preparing meals, monitoring temperatures, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and coordinating with the dietitian on orders.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide or Health Aide certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to learn and efficiently utilize job-related software and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal plates and snacks for distribution to participants in the PACE Center.
• Checks and records temperature of food before serving.
• Checks and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at beginning and end of shift.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in kitchen and food supply areas. Completes weekly cleaning log.
• Maintains inventory of food and food related supplies; works with dietitian to order food and stock items as approved.
• Monitors expiration dates, rotation and storage of food to ensure proper labeling and dating per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual

Organizational skills

Software literacy

Education

Certified Nurse Aide or Health Aide Certification

Experience with frail/elderly population

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

PACE Meals and Nutrition

All Locations:

801 Broadway

Position Summary:

EBNHC is seeking to hire a Dietary Assistant in Neighborhood PACE. A Dietary Assistant provides nutritional assistance under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. Duties include set up, preparation, and serving of meals. Ensures that kitchen, kitchen equipment, food storage areas, food and other supplies are maintained in accordance with policy, procedure and food safety standards. Health Aides encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares meal plates and snacks for distribution to participants in the PACE Center.
• Checks and records temperature of food before serving.
• Checks and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at beginning and end of shift.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in kitchen and food supply areas. Ensures cleanliness of refrigerators and freezer. Completes weekly cleaning log.
• Maintains inventory of food and food related supplies, including emergency food supplies. Works with dietitian to order food. Orders supplies and stock items as approved.
• Monitors expiration dates, rotation and storage of food to ensure all food products are labeled and dated as per policy guidelines.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide or Health Aide Certification preferred
• A minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Flexibility, initiative, creativity and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and efficiently utilize job-related software and computer systems.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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