Dietary Worker

**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 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.

**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. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

**Pre-Hire Process**:
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (508) 977-3677.

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.**

Pay: $37,028.68 - $45,904.82 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Shift:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work setting:

- Inpatient

**Experience**:

- Food service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person