Dietary Worker (Taunton State Hospital) - State Benefits

Taunton State Hospital is a seeking a candidate to join our Dietary Department to serve food to patients and maintain sanitary standards and practices by cleaning and washing equipment in the work area.

Please note: The incumbent will work 40 hours per week on the day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Days off are Thursday and Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Serves hot or cold food on the tray line and at mealtimes to patients and staff to ensure a correct meal service to clients per policy.
• Prepares cold food by setting items on the tray line to be held at proper temperature to comply with department protocol.
• Prepares food for special diets by following instructions on dieting cards.
• Cleans areas used for preparing, serving and cleaning food and food and food service equipment after each meal to comply with department protocol.
• Cleans floors by sweeping and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment daily after each meal service to ensure that State sanitary codes are met.
• Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, furniture, etc. by washing using appropriate supplies & equipment as assigned by supervisors daily check list.
• Empties waste receptacles and disposes of waste properly to comply with State sanitary regulations.
• Washes dishes and other food service equipment after and during meals to comply with State sanitary codes.
• Cleans kitchen equipment, racks, ovens, etc. as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Six months Dietary experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency

About Taunton State Hospital

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 45-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (508) 977-3383.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work.

Special Requirements: None

Comprehensive Benefits

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.45 - $20.40 per hour

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton, MA 02780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person