Dietary Technician, Lead - RWMC

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential food and nutrition duties, ensuring quality meal preparation and delivery to patients. Your responsibilities will include menu selection, tray assembly, and maintaining kitchen operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about nutrition and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous Nutrition Assistant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential food and nutrition duties including menu selection.
• Responsible for kitchen operation in the absence of management.

Skills

Delegation and monitoring

Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Customer service skills

Cooperative teamwork

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Prospect CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center, LLC

Full Time regular (64-80 hrs)

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Varied Shift: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Summary:

Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager or Assistant Director, performs essential food and nutrition duties, including patient menu selection, tray and nourishment distribution, meal tray assembly and setup, and delivery of par stock to patient and ancillary departments. Responsible for kitchen operation in the absence of management.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Previous Nutrition Assistant experience required. Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and back-of-house kitchen operations.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor completion
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards
• Organizational and priority-setting skills
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Problem analysis and resolution aligned with management expectations
• Responsive customer service skills considering cultural, linguistic, and age differences
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
• Effective communication of departmental needs and peer performance to management
• Hands-on assistance in kitchen closing tasks
• Proper documentation and maintenance of department logs
• Professional liaison role between management and peers
• Maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure
• Motivation, self-direction, professional accountability
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking skills

Working Conditions and Safety:

Kitchen or cafeteria environment with potential wet floors, exposure to high/low temperature equipment, sharp objects, tools, and machinery. Must meet annual safety training requirements. Physical demands include standing up to 90 minutes, walking, sitting, hearing, speaking, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, and climbing.

About CharterCARE:

We are CharterCARE, committed to putting people first—our patients and employees. Formed through the affiliation of Roger Williams Medical Center, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, we aim to provide quality healthcare for our communities. We invite you to review our open positions and consider partnering with us to advance your career and serve our community.