Dietary & Food Service Aide I (32hrs/week)

Come join the Dietary/Food Services Team at our Main Campus in Lowell.

Hours: 32 hours per week- varied 1st and 2nd shifts

Flexible availability between the hours of 6:30am-8:30pm

Every other weekend and every other holiday shifts required
Location: Main Campus- Lowell General Hospital

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.

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 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.

• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead food items for cooking, serving and storing.

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage. Labels and dates Food items as required.

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

• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all hospital, department and regulatory rules and procedures.

• Sets up stations with entrees, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils.

• Provides general stocking and replenishing duties in service area.

• Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt), and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods.

• Interacts with customers in the serving, retail, dining and patient areas.

• Operates a cash register (or equivalent), receives payments of cash, checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services, making change and issuing receipts or tickets to customers.

• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures

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 hospitalmatch

• Opportunities for growth

• Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General

For 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.