Dietary & Food Service Aide I

Under general supervision, this position works in any location where food is prepared including retail, patient, and catering operations. This position is involved in all aspects of food services including assisting with menu selection, food preparation, food delivery, cashiering, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.Hours: 32 hours per weekFlexible availability between the hours of 6:30am-8:30pmEvery other weekend(Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday shifts requiredLocation: Saints CampusMinimum Qualifications:

Food service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year in hospital food services.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Maintains and communicates accurate and updated diet order information through the system to ensure patients receive appropriate meals, nourishments and commercial enteral products in accordance with current diet order.

Elicits patient information regarding food preferences, intolerances, likes and dislikes. Alerts the Clinical Dietitian to any actual or potential nutritional problems of patients.

Assists patients with menu selection and writes and corrects regular and as assigned modified diets for patients. Responsible for maintaining high level of accuracy and appropriateness of patient trays.

Delivers trays to patients, picks up trays from patients.

Follows all precautions on patient units by donning and doffing PPE appropriately. Performs hand hygiene according to standards.

Stocks nursing unit pantries with nourishments and dietary supplies, utilizing first-in, first-out system.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to read, write, and understand written instructions.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, patient care team and employees.

Familiarity with therapeutic diets

Knowledge of sterile food handling techniques.

Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as coffee urn, dish machine, slicer, trash compactor.

Ability to use a knife for slicing, cutting, dicing.

What We Offer:Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital match

Opportunities for growth

Free on-campus parking

About Lowell GeneralFor more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .