Food Service Aide

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
$17.71 - $24.28
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
243-245 Charles Street (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2026
Under general supervision and following established procedures, prepares and assembles a variety of food items -including salads, sandwiches, fruits, and desserts -for both patient and cafeteria service. Ensures all items are accurately portioned, properly packaged, and ready for efficient service, including the preparation of bread, utensils, and related meal components. 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. Minimum Starting Pay $18.00 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.