Part-time Food Service Roles Available

Thank you for your interest in our part-time food service opportunities within Massachusetts General Hospital. We will contact you to discuss these positions provided that your background meets the required skills and qualifications.

The most common roles in Patient Food Service are the Nutrition Service Coordinator & Tray Line Server. Positions are part-time 20 hours/week with a schedule of 4:30-8:30pm with two weekends on and one weekend off (some holidays are included). We also occasionally have weekend only opportunities.

Below is a summary of our most common opportunities.

Nutrition Service Coordinator:

This role coordinates all food service and nutrition related activities on a unit within the hospital. They are responsible for:

• Transmitting accurate and timely patient nutrition information.
• Distributing and collecting patient menu selection sheets.
• Reviewing menus for completeness and accuracy to ensure it complies with diet prescription.
• Re-thermalizing and preparing patient trays for serving; delivering trays, and meeting time demands of our patients.
• Distributing snacks as assigned.
• Participating as a team member in structuring work environment characterized by teamwork, mutual respect and organization.

Tray Line Server

• This role ensures that tray line operations run in an efficient manner. They are responsible for:
• Working on assigned stations/pods on the tray line.
• Preparing and sometimes delivering patient meal trays.
• Cleaning your assigned area and often assisting with dishwashing in the dish room.
• Preparing work stations with items including plates and utensils, restocking when needed.
• Delivering food trucks to floors when assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to follow basic oral and written directions

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift 30lbs. And able to walk/stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to transport minimum of 1 meal cart: maximum of 3 meal carts.
• Must be able to work independently and provide a safe work environment
• Must be dependable – no excessive absenteeism/lateness. Per department policy.
• Must follow safety procedures
• Must be capable of implementing exemplary customer service skills.