Diet Aide, Per Diem- Nights, Weekends, Holidays

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

7d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

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

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.