Part Time Dietary Aide

South Shore Health System; Weymouth, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Part-time Dietary Aide to support the Nutrition and Food Kitchen. You will help prepare and serve meals, assist with tray lines, and maintain a clean and compliant food service area for patient care.

The role requires basic English communication, ability to stand for shifts, and a focus on safety and customer service in a hospital setting. Weekend and holiday shifts are included as part of varied scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred; must be 16+ at filing.
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Must read, write and communicate routine information in English; perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen cleaning duties and equipment cleaning.
• Assist with tray line loading and transport during meals.
• Serve patient meals and clear trays after service.
• Daily cleaning of food trucks and work area.
• Follow proper food handling, safety and infection-control guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Problem solving

Basic arithmetic

Reading & writing English

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

## Part Time Dietary AideApply: Weymouth, MA: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-23707**If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.****Requisition Number:**R-23707**Facility:**LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190**Department Name:**SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen**Status:**Part time**Budgeted Hours:**19**Shift:**Varied Shifts (United States of America)Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need - activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.**Compensation Pay Range:**$16.50 - $23.60**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****Kitchen** 1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service**Dining Room & Patient Meals**1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service3. Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area**Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department.**a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.**Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.**a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc. b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot**JOB REQUIREMENTS****Minimum Education-Preferred**High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.**Minimum Work Experience**Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required. **Required additional Knowledge and Abilities**Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.Perform simple arithmetic functions.This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment.Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions.Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasksWorks well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environmentAbility to remain calm in stressful situations.Weekdays 4pm-8pm, weekends 630am-3pm, 7am-330pm, 4pm-730pm, Holidays