Patient Meal Specialist

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Food Service Associate in Newport, RI, to prepare, assemble, and deliver patient meal trays across departments. The role also covers cafeteria and event meal service, with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas, following safety procedures, and supporting dishwashing and waste removal tasks as needed. Per diem, varied shifts, and a strong customer-service focus are required.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: stand/walk 3–7 hours per day.
• Lift 25–50 lbs with good body mechanics.
• Adequate near and color vision; hear whispers at 3 feet.

Responsibilities

• Set up, distribute, and recover patient meal trays accurately.
• Assemble, distribute, and serve meals for cafeteria and events.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen, cafeteria, and unit kitchens.

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Food Service Associate in Newport, RI, to prepare, assemble, and deliver patient meal trays across departments. The role also covers cafeteria and event meal service, with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas, following safety procedures, and supporting dishwashing and waste removal tasks as needed. Per diem, varied shifts, and a strong customer-service focus are required.