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C260 UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc
Diet Aide 2 Per Diem
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What they do
A Dietary Aide works in kitchens such as hospital kitchens where cooking is done to meet specific dietary requirements. Assists with food preparation and other tasks.
$43,002 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?
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to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Range:
$15.00- $23.
Schedule Details:
Holidays- Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Scheduled Hours:
7AM-3:30PM 11-Close 4PM-Close Shift:
2- Evening Shift, 4 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
0Cost Center:
26000- 5030 Food Services Kitchen This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver
- regardless of their title or responsibilities.
- Follows proper hygiene and safety protocols (e.g., hand washing, glove usage, HACCP guidelines).
- Maintains a sanitary and safe work environment.
- Provides courteous customer service and communicates effectively.
- Prepares and delivers food trays accurately and efficiently.
- Operates dishwashing equipment and maintains cleanliness.
- Assists with food production, cafeteria service, and cashiering.
- Completes required training and adheres to departmental standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and initiative in daily tasks. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
- Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
- All responsibilities are essential job functions.
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Ability to read, write, speak & understand English at an 8th-grade level.
Preferred:
- High school graduate.
- Serve Safe certification.
Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
- Food service experience in a healthcare facility.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend patient meal ticket information.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical stamina for frequent movement and standing.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
- Standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, repetitive movements: Constantly
Lifting/Carrying:
Frequently up to 50 lbs- Working in temperature extremes: Frequently
- Precise motor skills, hearing, and vision: Required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health
- for our patients, our community and each other.