Menu Specialist – Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Bradford, MA
Part Time
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM weekdays and every other weekend
$20-$24/hour dependent on experience

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Menu Specialist to support our Nutrition Services team. This isn’t your average food service job—you’ll play a key part in helping patients get the right meals for their recovery, tailored to their medical and cultural needs. It’s all about care, connection, and a strong eye for detail.

At Whittier, we take food seriously. As a Menu Specialist, you’ll ensure our patients get meals that are not just tasty but medically appropriate. You’ll help protect their health, improve their recovery experience, and make sure their individual preferences are honored.

This is a Part TimePosition— weekdays and must be able to work every other Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

What You’ll Do:

Adjust patient profiles and menu tickets based on dietary orders
Modify menus to meet clinical dietary needs while supporting patient preferences
Collect and log new dietary orders from physicians and ensure accurate implementation
Supervise tray line for accuracy, making real-time adjustments to ensure patient safety
Interview patients and families to understand specific preferences, allergies, or cultural considerations
Prepare Production Sheets for the kitchen by tallying daily menu selections
Stock prescribed enteral feeding products on patient units
Assist the Dietitian in basic patient education and nutritional communication

Who You Are:

Someone with 3–4 years of experience in food service, ideally in a healthcare setting
High school graduate (or GED equivalent)—additional nutrition coursework is a big plus
Able to use basic math and computer skills to manage dietary data and order entries
Patient, observant, and respectful—able to listen, communicate clearly, and support patients of all ages, from adolescents to seniors
Comfortable working independently, but also part of a tight, mission-driven team

What Makes Whittier Different:

We’re not owned by a corporation or dictated by a board of strangers—we’re family-run, locally trusted, and deeply committed to doing things the right way. That means real investment in staff development, a culture of mutual respect, and a shared drive to push the standard of care forward. With the latest medical technology and a team of passionate clinicians by your side, you’ll have the tools and autonomy to make a real impact.

What We Offer:

Steady weekday and weekend hours in a respectful, team-first environment
Pride in knowing you’re part of something bigger than yourself
Leadership that values your attention to detail and reliability
Competitive pay and supportive coworkers

If you’re organized, compassionate, and ready to bring thoughtful care to the dietary side of recovery, we’d love to have you join the Whittier team.

Benefits Available:

401k
Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday
Dental and Vision
Medical if hired for 30+ hours/week
Life and Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability
Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness
Flexible Spending Accounts

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