Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide Job:

The Dietary Aide will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, presentation, delivery, and serving of nutritious and healthy food to the residential patients. Experience in food preparation including cooking and understanding of the importance of following all health and sanitary precautions needed for food service is necessary.

FULL-TIME (Part-Time if able to work 3 eight hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday consistently)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cooks and assists with preparation of breakfast and lunch and dinner for residental patients, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and assists or conducts weekly cooking projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist, plan, and supervise weekly cooking/baking projects with patients

· Receives and puts away grocery delivery

· Clean and set tables for patients

· Set up any seasonal decorations, candles, or tablecloths

· Greet patients and assist them to their tables

· Respect patient privacy and confidentiality

· Cooks and assists in preparing meals according to special dietary needs

· Prepare meals and adjust recipes to reflect patient census

· Performs meal and snack preparation such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruits and vegetables

· Prepare meals according to individual meal requirements, by precisely measuring meal components, follows established recipes, and follows guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and portion control

· Prepare meals while maintaining an allergen fee, safe environment

· Contribute to seasonal menu planning

· Scrape, stack, prewash, or load dishes, utensils, glassware into the sanitizer as needed

· Monitor inventory and advise Food Service Managers of inventory needs

· Follow and maintain all sanitation and safety procedures

· Orderly clean kitchen: adhere to Board of Health requirements and compliance

· Monitor equipment temperatures (refrigerator, freezer, sanitizer)

· Monitor, stock, and organize all food preparation stations

· Prepare kitchen and food preparation for the next meal

· Assist Diet Technicians, Registered Dietitians, and Food Services Managers with other duties as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· High school degree or equivalent required

· Completed courses in an approved Associate Degree Dietetic Technician, accredited undergraduate nutrition program or culinary program preferred

· Cooking skills (including ability to prepare Main Entrée)

· Knowledge of food safety required, including understanding of ingredients and handling of food allergies

Language/Communication/Organizational Skills:

· Must demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary for communicating with all ages and diverse cultures

· Fluent in English

· Ability to follow directions, multitask, work as a member of a team, as well as work independently

· Must be able to assess situations, identify issues/problems and prioritize duties.

· Mathematical Skills: Must understand precise cooking measurements.

· Reasoning Ability: Uses knowledge and experienceo to make logical decisions to solve problems

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MA 02138 (Required)

Work Location: In person