Dietary Aide

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us?We Are Seeking Dietary Aids to join our Main Campus Team!Apply Today To Learn More!!! Full Time Shifts Available!Hours: 10:30am-7:00pm, 40 hours weekly, includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.Job OverviewUnder general supervision, this position works in any location where food is prepared including retail,patientand catering operations.This position is involved in all aspects of food services including assisting with menuselection, food preparation, food delivery, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1.Food service experience.Preferred Qualifications:1. High School diploma or equivalent.2. One (1) year in hospital food services.Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.1.Maintainsand communicatesaccurateand updated diet order information through the system to ensure patients receiveappropriate meals,nourishmentsand commercial enteral productsin accordance withcurrent diet order.2.Elicits patient informationregardingfood 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 formaintaininghighlevel 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,utilizingfirst-in, first-out system.7.Ensuresaccuratetray assembly on patient tray line. Prepares normal menu items, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and special items.8.Operatesa variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead food items for cooking,servingand storing9.Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food,utilizingknowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.10.Maintainsaccuratesanitation and temperature logs in work area according to regulatory requirements.11.Assists with setup, stocking,servingand delivering of food from counters, steam tables andwork stations12.Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of dishware, equipment andwork stations. Strips, sanitizes, stacks, patients'traysand utensils in dish room, reassembles tray line. Cleans and sanitizes pots and utensils equipment, floors, walls, dish machine,etc13.Removes trash from assigned workstation and/or from kitchen to specified area. Returns empty bottles and cans to recycle binlocatedin receiving /loading dock area. Removes crushed cardboard todesignatedareas.14.Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.15.May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powderednutritionalsfor high-risk adult patients.16.Mayoperatea cash register (or equivalent),receivespayments of cash, checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services, making change and issuing receipts or tickets to customers.What We Offer:• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match• Opportunities for growth• Tuition reimbursement• Free on-campus parkingAbout Lowell GeneralFor 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 four-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.Magnet Designation:The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital withMagnet Recognitionfor excellence in nursing care, ourfourth designation achieved in March 2025!The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$17.00 - $19.09