Nutrition Tech

Requisition Number: 6125

Position Title: Research Nutrition Technician

External Description:

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of almost 2,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. 

What the Research Nutrition Technician does

A Research Nutrition Technician, works under direct supervision and guidance of the Research Nutrition Supervisor, provides meals for subjects in research studies. Prepares and serves food in accordance with research specifications, and food safety standards.  Maintains supplies, equipment, and records as indicated.  Interacts with research subjects and medical staff.  He/she is not responsible for supervising other staff.

What you will do

• Assemble patient trays, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise food quality and temperature adherence.
• Transport food, supplies, and utensils to patient eating areas from main kitchen.
• Handle the service of the food in accordance with sanitary regulations and ensure that food is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assure the timely delivery of food to subjects.
• Understand and apply proper sanitation regulations to the daily operation of the department.
• Check temperatures and quality of prepared foods at various times during the day.
• Operate and maintain the dishwashing and keeps kitchen area orderly, clean, and safe.
• Maintain patient and hospitality confidentiality.

What you will bring to the role

• Proficiency in the operation of all equipment used in the kitchen area.
• Ability to understand and apply proper sanitation regulations to the daily operation of the department.
• Ability to communicate both with verbal and written skills to coworkers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of meal service and sanitation.
• Knowledge concerned with proper sanitation and service temperatures for food.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to set up food serving line, stock and maintain food storage areas, and transport food and supplies from the kitchen to each area. 

Your experience

• High school diploma or GED with 6 months to 1 year of experience in food service.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Excellent telephone manners are required.

Preferred: 6 months to 1year experience directly related to nutrition and diet therapy and/or experience in patient-feeding food service establishment preferred. 

Why Worldwide

At Worldwide, we balance fun with the serious business of changing lives. We have a values-driven culture that is built from the ground up. We empower our team members to treat every clinical trial like a patient’s life depends on it – because it does. Our leaders are in the trenches with you - committed to advancing science and moving mountains for our customers. 

 

Interested in hearing more about Worldwide or our roles? Check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers!

 

 

 

 

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Employment Type: Regular

Community / Marketing Title: Nutrition Tech

Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: San Antonio, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.