Diet Aide

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

2d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Aide works under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, and/or Chef. Duties depend on the assigned department and include kitchen cleaning, preparing and serving meals, retrieving trays after meal service, and cleaning work areas and equipment. The role ensures patient food service is performed in accordance with food-handling techniques, infection-control policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position is part time, with varied shifts that may run from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekday, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old when applying.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate routine information in English.
• Must be able to perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to spend most of the shift on their feet, as required.
• Must provide professional, service-oriented customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Must contribute to a safe, clean, and healthy work environment and to excellence in patient interactions.
• Must understand daily departmental needs and work independently to complete tasks.
• Must work well with peers and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Weekday, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen equipment using cleaning machines and maintain a supply of clean cooking pots and utensils.
• Clean assigned kitchen areas daily and keep work areas organized.
• Assist the tray line department with loading and transporting food trucks during meal service.
• Prepare supplies and set up the tray line area; serve food at an assigned station.
• Serve patient meals and retrieve trays and dishes after meal service.
• Clean food trucks and work areas daily.
• Follow food-handling, safety, and personal-hygiene procedures, including handwashing and use of hairnets and gloves; do not eat or drink while serving or delivering food.
• Report to work in the proper uniform according to department standards and hospital policy.
• Follow safety standards, including posting wet-floor signs and reporting faulty equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the two-tiered infection-control plan, including Universal Precautions and isolation-specific signs.
• Follow patient safety guidelines, including NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, and Black Dot.
• Provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and contribute to a safe, clean, healthy work environment.
• Work independently to complete daily tasks, collaborate well 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