Dietary Aide

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Job Overview

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, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

What We Offer
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Career growth opportunities

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: Minimum of 8 hour per week/Flexible Hours - Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Food service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year in hospital food services.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listedbelow 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.

1.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.

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

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

4.Delivers trays to patients, picks up trays from patients.

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

6.Stocks nursing unit pantries with nourishments and dietary supplies,... For full info follow application link.

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.