DIET AIDE

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-16512 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 19 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - 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. 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 Work Experience Up to four (4) weeks to become proficient Required additional Knowledge and Abilities 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 Manages stressful situations well weekdays- 4pm-8pm, 730am-4pm weekends- 630am-3pm, 4pm-730pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.