<p>If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.</p> <p>Requisition Number:</p> <p>R-19737</p> <p>Facility:</p> <p>LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190</p> <p>Department Name:</p> <p>SSH Nutrition and Food Patients</p> <p>Status:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Budgeted Hours:</p> <p>18</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>Evening (United States of America)</p> <p>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):</p> <ul> <li>general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need </li><li>activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <p>Kitchen</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils</p> </li><li> <p>Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area</p> </li><li> <p>Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service</p> </li></ol> <p>Dining Room & Patient Meals</p> <ol> <li> <p>Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station</p> </li><li> <p>Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service</p> </li><li> <p>Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area</p> </li></ol> <p>Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department.</p> <p>a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food</p> <p>b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.</p> <p>Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.</p> <p>a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc.</p> <p>b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs</p> <p>c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Minimum Education-Preferred</p> <p>High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.</p> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <p>Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required.</p> <p>Required additional Knowledge and Abilities</p> <p>Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.</p> <p>Perform simple arithmetic functions.</p> <p>This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment.</p> <p>Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions.</p> <p>Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks</p> <p>Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment</p> <p>Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.</p> <p>Various shifts: 6:00a-2:30p, 6:30a-3:00p, 9:00a-5:30p,11:00a-7:30p, and 4:00p-7:30p. Weekdays, weekends and Holidays availability required.</p> <p>Responsibilities if Required:</p> <p>Education if Required:</p> <p>License/Registration/Certification Requirements:</p>