Patient Diet & Meal Service Specialist

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a patient-focused dietary assistant to select and modify menus based on physician orders and the Brown University Health Diet Manual. You will assist daily meal service, assemble trays, and ensure accurate delivery of meals and beverages to patients according to diet prescriptions.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaboration with the dietitian, and adherence to infection control and safety policies. Evening shifts are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others.
• Ability to speak clearly and politely to patients, colleagues and managers, using proper grammar.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to make appropriate daily menu selections.
• Identify dietary preferences for new admissions and note changes throughout the day.
• Prepare, assemble and deliver patient meal trays.
• Communicate patient concerns with the clinical dietitian (education needs, meal intake).
• Process daily menu labels, diet changes, transfers, discharges and new admissions; maintain forms and supplies.
• Inventory and stock pantries on nursing units with patient food.
• Maintain quality assurance, safety and infection control per policies.
• Perform related duties and adapt to patient age, condition and cultural needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a patient-focused dietary assistant to select and modify menus based on physician orders and the Brown University Health Diet Manual. You will assist daily meal service, assemble trays, and ensure accurate delivery of meals and beverages to patients according to diet prescriptions.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaboration with the dietitian, and adherence to infection control and safety policies. Evening shifts are included.