About this role
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Requisition Number:
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Department Name:
Status:
Budgeted Hours:
Shift:
- general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need
- activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties.
Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.
Compensation Pay Range:
$16.16 - $21.75
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Kitchen
1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils
2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area
3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service
Dining Room & Patient Meals
1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station
2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service
3. Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area
Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department.
a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food
b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc.
b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs
c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education-Preferred
High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.
Minimum Work Experience
Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required.
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.
Perform simple arithmetic functions.
This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.
Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in 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 contributing to a pleasant work environment
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Sun-Sat 4pm-8pm, 7am-330pm
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Other facts
About South Shore Health
South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, surgical care, home health and community care, and preventive and wellness services. South Shore Health is the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts.
South Shore Health comprises South Shore Hospital, South Shore Medical Center, South Shore VNA, Health Express, South Shore Health Foundation, and The Friends of South Shore Health.
We also work with academic medical centers in Boston to bring advanced medical care to our community. Our partners include:
-Boston Children's Hospital
-Brigham and Women's Hospital
-Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Please visit SouthShoreHealth.org/careers to see all of our career opportunities.
What you'll do
- The Diet Aide is responsible for general kitchen cleaning duties, preparing and serving meals, and ensuring compliance with food handling techniques and safety guidelines. They assist in meal service and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
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