Dietary Aide (Per Diem)

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, cashiering, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

Hours: Per Diem 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: Saints Campus

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.

1. Maintains and communicates accurate and updated diet order information through the system to ensure patients receive appropriate meals, nourishments and commercial enteral products in accordance with current diet order.  

2. Elicits patient information regarding food preferences, intolerances, likes and dislikes. Alerts the Clinical Dietitian to any actual or potential nutritional problems of patients. 

3. Assists patients with menu selection and writes and corrects regular and as assigned modified diets for patients. Responsible for maintaining high level of accuracy and appropriateness of patient trays. 

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

5. Follows all precautions on patient units by donning and doffing PPE appropriately. Performs hand hygiene according to standards. 

6. Stocks nursing unit pantries with nourishments and dietary supplies, utilizing first-in, first-out system. 

Skills & Abilities: 

1. Ability to read, write, and understand written instructions. 

2. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, patient care team and employees. 

3. Familiarity with therapeutic diets 

4. Knowledge of sterile food handling techniques. 

5. Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as coffee urn, dish machine, slicer, trash compactor. 

6. Ability to use a knife for slicing, cutting, dicing. 

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 hospital match

• 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.