Patient Meal Service Aide - Part Time

TuftsMedicine; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

TuftsMedicine is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate to support dietary and food service operations across hospital locations. The role involves meal preparation, tray assembly, delivery to patients, and maintaining sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting diet orders, accommodating patient preferences, and coordinating with dietitians to ensure nutritional accuracy while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Food service experience.
• Preferred qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; one year in hospital food services.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate diet order information to ensure patients receive meals.
• Gathers patient food preferences and flags nutritional issues to the dietitian.
• Assists with menu selection and prepares modified diets.
• Delivers trays to patients and collects trays.
• Follows PPE and hand hygiene standards.
• Stocks unit pantries with nourishments and supplies.
• Assists with tray assembly and prepares menu items.
• Operates kitchen utensils to prepare, weigh, measure, and store foods.
• Maintains sanitation and temperature logs.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishware and work stations.
• Removes trash and handles recyclables.
• Maintains collaborative team relationships.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

TuftsMedicine is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate to support dietary and food service operations across hospital locations. The role involves meal preparation, tray assembly, delivery to patients, and maintaining sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting diet orders, accommodating patient preferences, and coordinating with dietitians to ensure nutritional accuracy while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.