SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation, presentation, delivery, and serving of food to all patients, staff, and guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation and understand the importance of following all health and sanitary precautions needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the appearance of work areas, food service areas and dining areas orderly and in accordance with sanitation, and safety standards.
• Serve meals.
• Restock dining areas of on-hand items, like beverages, condiments, etc.
• Assist with food preparation, food storage, and food transportation.
• Follow all Gosnold dietary standards.
• The Dietary Aide may be required to work at any Gosnold facility.
• Follow Gosnold and departmental policies regarding professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Complete all required mandatory training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job. 

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Prior dietary and food service experience, preferably in a healthcare or institutional facility.
• Skills: Ability to provide respectable and courteous service to all patients, staff, and guests. Ability to bend, stoop, lift (up to 50 lbs.), stand and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid MA driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FORM:

Please check the appropriate physical requirements of the position in the course of a shift.

• BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
  • 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Personal financial management services
  • Life and supplemental life insurance
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition assistance

• Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.