Evening Nutrition Assistant - Patient Meal Support

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. seeks a Cafeteria Worker/Nutrition Assistant to provide patient-focused nutrition support and meal service under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Manager.

The role includes assisting with menu selections, ensuring diet compliance, and supporting meal delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical and food service teams, attention to dietary requirements, accurate meal preparation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or patient-facing roles is preferred.
• Customer service experience, including telephone communication, is preferred.
• Food service or cafeteria experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections while ensuring compliance with prescribed dietary restrictions.
• Adjust meal selections based on physician, dietitian, or nursing instructions.
• Ensure patients receive meals and nourishment as ordered and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to requests according to department guidelines.
• Process orders for nutritional supplements and enteral nutrition products.
• Support meal delivery, tray setup, and tray retrieval processes.
• Complete regular and therapeutic diet menus in accordance with established standards of care.
• Assist tray line operations and food service supervisors as needed.
• Monitor and document calorie counts and meal intake information.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray assessments as assigned.
• Address and resolve patient service issues and concerns promptly.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and production teams regarding patient needs, special requests, and diet education requirements.
• Maintain department standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• Attend department meetings, in-services, and required training sessions.
• Uphold all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. seeks a Cafeteria Worker/Nutrition Assistant to provide patient-focused nutrition support and meal service under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Manager.

The role includes assisting with menu selections, ensuring diet compliance, and supporting meal delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical and food service teams, attention to dietary requirements, accurate meal preparation,