Dietary Aide II - Food Services - Per Diem
About The Position
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. Under the direct supervision of the Diet Supervisors, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service, dish room duties, and cash handling duties as well as other related activities.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak & understand English at an 8th-grade level.
- Precise motor skills, hearing, and vision: Required
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate.
- Serve Safe certification.
- Food service experience in a healthcare facility.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend patient meal ticket information.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical stamina for frequent movement and standing.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Responsibilities
- Follows proper hygiene and safety protocols (e.g., hand washing, glove usage, HACCP guidelines).
- Maintains a sanitary and safe work environment.
- Provides courteous customer service and communicates effectively.
- Prepares and delivers food trays accurately and efficiently.
- Operates dishwashing equipment and maintains cleanliness.
- Assists with food production, cafeteria service, and cashiering.
- Completes required training and adheres to departmental standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and initiative in daily tasks.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and 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.
- All responsibilities are essential job functions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
