FOOD SERVICE AIDE

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Per Diem Dietary Aide to support meal service in a hospital setting. You will assist dietitians, portion trays, monitor temperatures, and help with dishwashing and stocking.

Applicants should read and write at a 10th grade level; on-the-job training is provided. ServeSafe certification is a plus, and the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Displays courtesy and professionalism while assisting 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 relative to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service.
• Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies; maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Prepares and closes dish room; washes pots and pans according to procedures.
• Sets up tray areas and ensures proper portion sizes on trays.
• May prepare and deliver special or late trays.
• Maintains organization of supplies and cleans work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Education

Reading/writing at 10th grade level

Tools

ServeSafe certification

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:

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

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:

$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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled