dietary aide

DIETARY AIDE - FULL-TIME

Position Summary

For over 40 years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Dining Partner is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food for various events at a set venue or multiple locations within our Enhanced Living and Skilled Nursing facilities.

Shifts 10:30am-7:00pm including weekends and every other holiday

Job Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with food preparation, delivery, and clean-up
• Follows production sheet to ensure required quantities of foods have been prepared
• Assists with utility work as needed, including but not limited to dishwashing, trash disposal, and general kitchen sanitation
• Uses appropriate checklists and logs, procures necessary food and supplies for delivery to the designated houses
• Checks food temperatures as required and records findings on checklist provided
• Brings food to designated locations at assigned times and retrieves serving dishes and any other related equipment after completion of the meal
• Ensures food arrives in an attractive and palatable manner
• Assists with filling household dietary staples
• Ensures equipment is maintained in a sanitary manner and follows directions for the dish machine
• Completes refrigerator inspections to ensure food is dated, labeled, and temperatures recorded
• Supports the dining team in maintaining a clean work area including worktables, steam tables, refrigerators and freezers
• Responds to Resident requests for support and use communication systems appropriately
• Responds to Resident emergencies appropriately
• Participates in household meetings
• Reports hazardous conditions, equipment, and incidents to the supervisor
• Ensures that department is kept neat, clean and safe and necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Monitors the cleanliness and sanitation of each household kitchen and ensure it is in line with Department of Public Health and local Health Department requirements
• Provides caring, thoughtful and engaging service at all times
• Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor
• Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
• Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 years of dining experience in a senior care facility is preferred
• Serve Safe Certification

North Hill Offers

Low patient ratio

Free meals

Competitive shift differential

Free parking

Free on-site fitness center

State-of-the-art work environment

Employee referral program

Health & Dental Benefits

401(k) with company match

Career Development Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range: $20/hour

Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate's specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role.

North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.