Hospital Dietary Aide - Patient Meals & Tray Service

Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a per diem Dietary & Food Services worker to support meal preparation, tray assembly, and delivery across locations. You will help manage diet orders, recall patient preferences, and ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires ability to work across retail, patient and catering operations with a focus on accurate dietary support and teamwork in a hospital setting. Prior food service in a hospital is preferred.

Qualifications

• Food service experience required.
• Interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and updated diet order information in the system.
• Record patient food preferences and notify the Clinical Dietitian of issues.
• Assist patients with menu selection and write/adjust regular or modified diets.
• Deliver and retrieve patient trays.
• Follow PPE protocols and maintain hand hygiene.
• Stock nursing units with nourishments and dietary supplies using FIFO.
• Assemble patient trays accurately; prepare menu items as needed.
• Operate kitchen utensils and equipment for food prep and storage.
• Prepare hot/cold foods and ensure proper storage per safety rules.
• Maintain sanitation and temperature logs as required.
• Assist with setup, stocking, serving and transport of food from service areas.
• Clean and sanitize dishware, equipment, and work areas.

Skills

Food service experience

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic diets

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a per diem Dietary & Food Services worker to support meal preparation, tray assembly, and delivery across locations. You will help manage diet orders, recall patient preferences, and ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires ability to work across retail, patient and catering operations with a focus on accurate dietary support and teamwork in a hospital setting. Prior food service in a hospital is preferred.