Diet Technician - Boston Children's Franciscan

Diet Technician - Boston Children's Franciscan

The Diet Technician provides patient support and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position are tailored to meet the needs of Franciscan Children's Hospital. Flexible scheduling available to accommodate academic commitments, making this position ideal for students balancing class schedules and work responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-Time Location: Boston Children's Franciscan, in Brighton, MA

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $22.00. Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Functions comfortably in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive demeanor toward patients, co-workers, and staff in other departments.
• Adaptable to hospital and patient needs.
• Responsible for reviewing patient menus, tallying menu items for kitchen preparation, and conducting patient tray line to ensure safety and accuracy of patient meals.
• Maintains general knowledge of modified textures following IDDSI standards and allergies to ensure meals are prepared and served safely.
• Works closely with registered dietitians, nurses, and the Food Services team to ensure accurate patient nutrition.
• Logs food temperatures, completes test trays, and other regulatory functions required by Aramark food services.
• Assists kitchen staff as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each patient by observing confidentiality and by closely adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation.
• Adheres to Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times.
• Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

Qualifications:

• Education, training, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; knowledge of basic nutrition principles and dietary practices required.
• Previous experience in nutrition services, dietary support, food service, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or food service experience preferred.
• Current enrollment or a graduate of an undergraduate nutrition program or related major required.
• Able to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Ability to complete basic Excel functions.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be open to working some weekend and holiday shifts.
• ServSafe certification preferred.