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Food Service Aide

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Under General supervision and according to established methods, assembles, prepares and otherwise readies for service a quantity of foods such as salads, sandwiches, desserts, fruits, etc. Assembles and packages breads, silverware and other items for both patient and cafeteria service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Sets up service area for tray assembly line. Works at assigned station during line service. Places food items on tray following patient menu requests and portion servings.
2. Prepares and delivers all late trays to floors.
3. Prepares special items such as frappes, special drinks and puddings following recipes.
4. Bakes cookies, pies, muffins and special hors d'oeuvres items for cafeteria and catering.
5. Assists in the setup, delivery and pickup of catered functions.
6. Assists cooks in food preparation, such as, cutting vegetables, dicing and measuring vegetables.
7. Maintains safe, clean and sanitized work area and kitchen equipment according to department standards.
8. Operates dishwasher, unloads and stores clean dishware in proper place.
9. Serves and picks up patient trays by using food trucks to patient floors.
10. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent.Must read and speak English.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Stands the entire shift. Lifts up to 40 pounds.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be exposed to heat, steam, knives, cuts, burns and slippery floors.



Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. EEO is the Law.

 

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