Compassionate Patient Meal Service Specialist

Brown University Health; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is conducting patient meal service at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role involves assembling, distributing and collecting patient trays, and maintaining cleanliness across dish and food service areas.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, timely responses to patient requests, and courteous interactions with patients and staff, supporting hospital nutrition services throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Read English.
• Work on feet for long periods of time.
• Courteous with all customer groups.
• Previous food service experience.
• Cooperative in interactions, respectful and compassionate.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, distribute and collect patient trays.
• Collect patient trays on time and efficiently.
• Clean wares used for this purpose.
• Clean equipment and dish area as needed.
• Operate dish machine and maintain dish room.
• Respond to patient requests promptly.
• Handle food safely per HACCP guidelines.
• Strip trays as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read English

Stand for long periods

Courteous with customers

Food service experience

Patient and helpful

Timely responsiveness

Professional appearance

Team orientation

Handle interruptions calmly

Job description

Brown University Health is conducting patient meal service at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role involves assembling, distributing and collecting patient trays, and maintaining cleanliness across dish and food service areas.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, timely responses to patient requests, and courteous interactions with patients and staff, supporting hospital nutrition services throughout the shift.