Diet Aide-Kitchen

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Part time position in the SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen at 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA. Evening shift (United States of America). Budgeted hours: 19.

Responsibilities

Perform general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by department needs; Perform activities required for preparing and serving meals; Perform post-meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties; Ensure patient food service duties comply with food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines; Perform daily cleaning of kitchen equipment using cleaning machines and provide a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils; Perform daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area and maintain an organized work area; Assist tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service; Assist in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serve food at assigned station; Serve patient meals and retrieve trays/dishes following meal service; Perform daily cleaning of food trucks and work area; Follow procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene; Follow department safety standards and report faulty equipment; Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety guidelines (NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot)

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language; Perform simple arithmetic functions; May need to be on feet most of the shift; Ability to provide a high-level of customer service in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using active listening and problem solving; Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment; Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions; Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks; Works well with peers; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations; Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application; Adheres to food handling guidelines and departmental uniform standards; Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered infection control plan and patient safety guidelines

Nice to have

High school education or equivalent; Previous hospital experience