What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food & Nutrition Lead 8D position at Women & Infants Hospital?
Job Summary: Oversees Food & Nutrition personnel in the preparation of food and service, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained for food service quality to patients or customers. Responsible for ensuring that food served meets physician orders. Develops and posts work schedule, oversees staff in their duties, and assists with training orientations and job appraisals. Performs diet office clerical duties and other job-related duties as required or requested.
Specifications: Two-year (post secondary) degree in food/nutrition or equivalent on the job training with a demonstrated willingness to obtain additional knowledge in the field. Must be able to effectively direct and communicate with all Food & Nutrition personnel. Must be able to issue instructions concisely and interact effectively with other members of the hospital team.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status,
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
WIH Internal Posting Period: 11/19 - 11/28/2025