Diet Aide

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Weymouth, MA, USA
In-Office
16-22 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
Assist kitchen and tray-line operations: prepare and serve patient meals, retrieve and clean trays, perform daily kitchen cleaning, follow food handling and infection control procedures, and support a safe, patient-centered food service environment across varied shifts.
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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-23314

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Nutrition and Food Patients

Status:

Part time

Budgeted Hours:

0

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:

$16.16 - $21.75

Essential Functions

Kitchen
1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils

2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area

3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service

Dining Room and Patient Meals

1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station

2.  Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service

3.  Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area

4. Follows proper rotating guidelines stocking of food and beverage items

Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department

1. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food
2. 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

1. Follows proper patient identification policies

2. Demonstrates understanding of all patient care signage reflecting patients at risk - Suicide Precaution (black dot), Behavior issues, NPO, supervised, etc.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control guidelines: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signage, etc.

4. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs as needed, reports faulty equipment

Job Requirements

Preferred education:

High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

Performs all other duties per operational needs.

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 and 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 tasks

Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Varied shifts: 6:00a-2:30p, 6:30a-3:00p, 9:00a-5:30p,11:00a-7:30p, and 4:00p-7:30p. Weekday, weekend and Holiday availability required. Per diem, on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Skills Required

  • Must be 16 years or older at time of application.
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate routine information in English.
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions.
  • Ability to be on feet most of the shift as required.
  • Ability to provide high-level customer service, active listening, and problem solving.
  • Availability for varied shifts including weekdays, weekends, holidays and per diem/on-call as needed.
  • Adhere to food handling, safety, personal hygiene, and infection control guidelines (handwashing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving).
  • Ability to work independently, remain calm in stressful situations, and maintain a pleasant work environment with peers.
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The Company
HQ: South Weymouth, MA
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1922

What We Do

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, independent health system offering primary, specialty, hospital, emergency, and urgent care services to the South Shore community.

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