Dietary Aide (24hr, Day/Evening, Every Other Weekend)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL
•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chef/General Manager, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service activities in the Food & Nutrition department. The role includes sanitizing china, silverware, pots, equipment, and department floors; preparing and portioning cold food for patient tray lines and traveling meals; working on the tray line; assembling and delivering functions and par stocks to nourishment kitchens; and receiving and storing deliveries according to department standards. The position requires day/evening shift hours and work every other weekend. Employees must follow infection control guidelines and food production standards outlined in the HAACP-Quality Control program. This is a physical role involving standing and/or moving for most of the shift and exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 20 pounds frequently. The stated base hourly pay range is $17.00–$22.88.

Requirements

  • Some high school education required.
  • 0–1 years of related work experience required.
  • Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
  • Ability to follow instructions, standard practices, and established procedures, with work monitored by a supervisor or manager.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English and to comprehend and converse in English with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
  • Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts.
  • Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to stand and/or move around for the majority of the shift and exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
  • Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience as a dietary aide in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cold food as assigned for the patient line and traveling meals.
  • Deliver and retrieve food carts and trays from patient units while following infection control guidelines.
  • Wash pots, pans, and utensils according to departmental guidelines, and store clean items in an organized and sanitary manner.
  • Follow food production standards outlined in the HAACP-Quality Control program.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of assigned work areas and perform cleaning activities as assigned.
  • Assemble and deliver functions and par stocks to nourishment kitchens.
  • Receive and store deliveries according to department standards.
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