Diet Aide-Kitchen

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Aide-Kitchen works under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, and/or Chef. Duties are assigned according to the department's needs and include kitchen cleaning, meal preparation and service activities, tray retrieval, and related cleaning. The Diet Aide ensures patient food service duties follow proper food-handling techniques, infection-control policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position supports kitchen and dining operations by cleaning equipment and assigned work areas, helping prepare and serve meals, loading and transporting food trucks, and serving and retrieving patient meal trays. The Diet Aide also follows department standards for food safety, personal hygiene, uniforms, infection control, and patient safety, and contributes to a clean, safe, and respectful service environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate routine information in English.
Must be able to perform simple arithmetic functions.
Must be able to remain on their feet for most of the shift as required.
Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, cooperate with peers, and remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean kitchen equipment daily using cleaning machines and help maintain a supply of clean cooking pots and utensils.
Clean the assigned kitchen area daily and keep the work area organized.
Assist the tray line department with loading and transporting food trucks during meal service.
Prepare supplies and set up the tray line area, and serve food at an assigned station.
Serve patient meals and retrieve trays and dishes after meal service.
Clean food trucks and the work area daily.
Follow food-handling, safety, personal-hygiene, infection-control, and patient-safety procedures.
Follow food-handling guidelines, including proper hand washing, wearing hairnets and gloves, and not eating or drinking while serving or delivering food.
Report to work in the proper uniform according to departmental standards and/or hospital policy.
Follow safety standards, including avoiding horseplay, posting wet-floor signs, and reporting faulty equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge of the two-tier infection-control plan, including Universal Precautions and isolation-specific signs.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety guidelines, including NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, and Black Dot.
Provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and contribute to excellence in patient interactions.
Work independently to complete daily tasks, work cooperatively with peers, and remain calm in stressful situations.
Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.