Dietary Assistant

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Competitive hourly wage

Direct impact on resident health

Job summary

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, with consistent part-time hours and the opportunity for more based on needs.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred, especially in healthcare.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions in English.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and therapeutic diets is a plus.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Food Service Manager and Dietitian to follow menus and production schedules.
• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Set up trays/place settings based on individual dietary needs.
• Prepare snacks, beverages, and nourishments.
• Assist in stocking, storing food, and organizing supplies.
• Clean kitchen areas, dishes, utensils, and equipment per sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all food safety and infection control protocols.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Support vending par level preparation (snacks, entrees, etc.).
• Assist during mealtimes and help ensure timely delivery of food.
• Attend departmental meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Strong work ethic

Job description

Dietary Assistant

Join the dedicated Dietary Team at Oak Knoll Rehab & Healthcare Center, where your work supports the health and well-being of our residents. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Dietary Assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a safe, sanitary, and compassionate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Food Service Manager and Dietitian to follow menus and production schedules
• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to therapeutic diets and resident preferences
• Set up trays/place settings based on individual dietary needs
• Prepare snacks, beverages, and nourishments
• Assist in stocking, storing food, and organizing supplies
• Clean kitchen areas, dishes, utensils, and equipment per sanitation guidelines
• Follow all food safety and infection control protocols
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment
• Support vending par level preparation (snacks, entrees, etc.)
• Assist during mealtimes and help ensure timely delivery of food
• Attend departmental meetings and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred (especially in healthcare)
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions in English
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and therapeutic diets is a plus
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout your shift
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Why Oak Knoll?

• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Consistent part-time hours (with opportunity for more)
• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident health and comfort