FOOD SERVICE AIDE

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide to join the hospital's food service team in Plymouth, MA. The role includes providing patient meal service, tray assembly, and nourishment distribution, while assisting dietitians and managing routine inventories.

Applicants must read, write, and communicate verbally at a 10th-grade level; on-the-job training of about one month is provided, and ServeSafe certification is a plus. Pay range is posted and union guidelines apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally at 10th grade level.
• On-the-job training of approximately one month is provided.
• ServeSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Displays courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with patients, visitors, physicians and colleagues.
• Checks food temperatures before and during meal service; monitors product quality.
• Distributes and collects patient meal trays and nourishments.
• Assists dieticians by obtaining information related to patient acceptance of meals and food quality.
• Performs daily inventory and orders food and paper supplies; maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Stocking and organizing assigned areas; prepares dishwasher and unloads dishes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Reading/writing at 10th grade level

On-the-job training (~1 month)

Tools

ServeSafe

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per Diem, Based on department needs

Job Description

• Displays courtesy and professionalism at all times while providing timely, helpful service to all patients, visitors, physicians and associates.
• Checks food temperatures before and during meal service; monitors quality of product.
• Distributes and collects patient meal trays and nourishments.
• Assists dieticians by obtaining information (oral and written) relative to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service.
• Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies as well as maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Stock assigned areas according to procedures.
• Put stock away according to procedure.
• Prepares dishwasher for operation, unloads dishwasher after completion, returns dishes, trays, pots, small wares to proper areas.
• Cleans and close dish room according to procedure.
• Washes pots and pans according to set procedure.
• Sets up assigned area, such as tray set-up, hot food beverage, following written instructions, including stocking supplies.
• Places menu items on tray in proper portion sizes neatly.
• May prepare and deliver special or late trays according to direction.
• Returns supplies and food to proper location.
• Cleans and organizes assigned area.
• Clean trucks, carts, equipment and other areas as assigned.

Education/Experience Required

Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally at 10th grade level in order to follow work instructions. On the job training of approximately one month is provided.

Registration/Certification

ServeSafe a plus

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.69 - $27.44

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.