Diet Aide

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Aide works under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, and/or Chef. Duties vary by department and include kitchen cleaning, meal preparation and service activities, tray retrieval, and post-service cleaning. The role ensures patient food service work complies with food-handling techniques, infection-control policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position may involve kitchen equipment and area cleaning, supporting tray-line setup and service, loading and transporting food trucks, serving patient meals, retrieving trays and dishes, and stocking food and beverages using proper rotation guidelines. The Diet Aide follows food safety, personal hygiene, patient identification, infection-control, and workplace safety procedures. The role may require being on one’s feet for most of the shift and working varied shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Must provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, work well with peers, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment daily using cleaning machines and 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 the assigned station.
• Serve patient meals and retrieve trays and dishes after meal service.
• Clean food trucks and the work area daily.
• Stock food and beverage items according to proper rotation guidelines.
• Follow food-handling, safety, and personal-hygiene procedures, including hand washing and use of hairnets and gloves.
• Report to work in the proper uniform according to departmental standards and/or hospital policy.
• Follow patient identification policies and understand patient-care signage, including suicide precautions, behavioral issues, NPO status, and supervision requirements.
• Follow infection-control guidelines, including Universal Precautions and isolation-specific signage.
• Follow department safety standards, avoid horseplay, post wet-floor signs as needed, and report faulty equipment.
• Perform other duties as required by operational needs.
• Provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and contribute to a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Work independently to complete daily tasks, collaborate with peers, and remain calm in stressful situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed