Diet Aide, Per Diem- Nights, Weekends, Holidays

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

10d•$15 - $21

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The dietary aide is responsible for the preparation and distribution of food to patients, employees, and the outside community. This is done through the patient tray line, the cafeteria, and functions. The position is also responsible for a number of tasks in order to maintain the quality service to all of our customers while maintaining the highest sanitary conditions in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

On the job training is available

Responsibilities

Follows all HACCP standards
Follows all contract services policies and procedures
Possesses excellent customer service skills
Attends up to 75% of department meetings
Follows and adheres to all supervisor and management instruction
Assists in keeping all Press Ganey scores within or greater than departmental targets / goals
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.