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Job Description
This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions.
Taunton State Hospital is 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 day shift. The days off and hours are to be determined.
Schedules:
* 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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 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 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses.
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.
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.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Primary Location
United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue
Job
Equipment, Facilities & Services
Agency
Department of Mental Health
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Multiple
Salary
39,778.70 - 50,302.46 Yearly
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