Nutrition Services Aide

The Briarwood Community; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Pool access

Fitness center

Sauna

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Briarwood Community is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services Aide to support the Dining Services team. You will prepare meal trays, assist with meal prep, and uphold sanitation standards to ensure residents receive meals that meet dietary requirements.

This role offers stability in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with weekly pay, PTO, health insurance options, and a supportive team dedicated to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to follow safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal trays according to resident dietary requirements.
• Assist with meal preparation and food assembly tasks.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations.
• Support a welcoming and respectful dining environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Focused in kitchen

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

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Knollwood, Worcester, MA, US

Knollwood Nursing Center at The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA

About The Briarwood Community

Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna
• Supportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained community

Position Summary

The Nutrition Services Aide supports the Dining Services team by assisting with meal preparation, tray assembly, and maintaining high sanitation standards in the kitchen. This role helps ensure residents receive meals that meet their dietary requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and respectful dining environment.

Position Type: Part Time

Schedule:3:30 PM to 7:00 pm (10.5 hours per week, Every Other Weekend)

Key Responsibilities

Prepare meal trays according to resident-specific dietary requirements and special meal requests.

Assist with meal preparation and food assembly tasks as directed by kitchen leadership.

Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout kitchen and food service areas.

Follow all local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations.

Support a welcoming and respectful dining environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

Ability to remain focused and task-oriented in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and other team members.

Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required.

Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.

About Our Community

The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.

Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.

At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.