Patient Meal Service & Nutrition Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Food and Nutrition Representative to assemble meal service carts, deliver meals to patients, and ensure dietary orders are accurately followed. The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper temperature control, and coordination with nursing staff to support patient nourishment across shifts.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in food service or customer service, strong English communication, and a commitment to sanitation and patient

Qualifications

• Must have minimum two years' experience in food service / customer service.
• Patient feeding experience with all age groups and diet experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble meal service cart and its companion cart with all food items and condiments to match menu and diet orders.
• Adhere to safe food handling practices while maintaining food's proper temperatures.
• Program and operate cart to refrigerate, heat and hold temperatures of food.
• Notify supervisor of malfunctioning of equipment upon observance.
• Transport meal cart and its companion cart without assistance to designated patient unit within scheduled time.
• Consult with nursing staff about any changes to patients that may affect meal service.
• Refer to dietician when medical questions arise in patient's diets.
• Deliver meal trays and ensure patients are satisfied with menu choices.

Skills

Customer service

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Food and Nutrition Representative to assemble meal service carts, deliver meals to patients, and ensure dietary orders are accurately followed. The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper temperature control, and coordination with nursing staff to support patient nourishment across shifts.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in food service or customer service, strong English communication, and a commitment to sanitation and patient