Nutritional Aide

TaraVista; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

TaraVista in Devens, MA is seeking a Nutritional Aide for a full-time day shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM), including every other weekend. The role supports dietary operations under the Food Service Director and collaborates with the on-site dietitian.

You will help with meal service, hygiene procedures, and daily cleaning tasks while assisting cooks with snacks and food preparation, in a hospital-like environment.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills preferred.
• Previous experience in food service preferred.
• Language/Writing/Communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Service Director with dietary functions as directed/instructed.
• Follow ServSafe hygiene procedures at all times.
• Assist in serving meals on a timely basis.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties.
• Clean work areas and refrigerators/freezers.
• Assist cook in preparing snacks, sandwiches, salads.
• Deliver/serve food to designated units and stock pantries.
• Perform dish washing/ cleaning procedures; ensure utensils are ready for next meal.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Education

High school education

Basic reading and writing skills

Previous food service experience

Job description

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Full-Time 40 hours - Day Shift 6:30AM - 3:00PM including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

As a Nutritional Aide at TaraVista in Devens, MA you will assist the Food Service Director with dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Follow ServSafe hygiene procedures at all times.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work areas and refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Assist cook in preparing snacks, sandwiches, tossed salads, fruit salad.
• Deliver/serve food to designated units. Stock unit pantries, nursing stations, water and fruit area.
• Perform dish washing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensil, etc., are readily available for next meal.

Successful Nutritional Aide candidates will have the following:

• Education/Training: High school education preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills preferred.
• Job Knowledge/Experience
• Preferred: Previous experience in food service
• Preferred: Language/Writing/Communication

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$17.50-$19.27

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.