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Whitsons Culinary Group•Melrose, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide serves meals to patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner, ensuring meals are accurate and meet individual dietary needs. The role assists with tray setup and cleanup in patient rooms or dining areas, communicates meal preferences and concerns to kitchen staff, and supports sanitation and cleanliness standards in food service areas. It involves working as part of a food service team in a fast-paced healthcare facility and helping provide a positive, welcoming experience for patients and guests.

Requirements

Complete all required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Dependability, attention to detail, and a positive, professional image.
Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company standards.
Comfort working in a hospital or healthcare facility setting.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of food service or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Serve meals to patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
Ensure meals are accurate and meet individual dietary needs.
Assist with tray setup and cleanup in patient rooms or dining areas.
Communicate meal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, and concerns to kitchen staff or appropriate team members.
Support sanitation and cleanliness standards in food service areas.
Complete assigned food preparation, meal service, guest service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Follow portion and production standards, monitor temperatures, maintain accurate logs and documentation, and keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Welcome and serve guests professionally, provide menu recommendations and guidance about allergies or dietary restrictions, and maintain a clean dining area.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, kitchen staff, and fellow food service and dining room workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.