Metabolic Kitchen Cooks for Clinical Studies

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is seeking to award a purchase order for Metabolic Kitchen Cooks for the Obesity and Diabetes Clinical Research Section (ODCRS). The Metabolic Kitchen Cooks will be responsible for preparing meals that adhere to precise caloric and nutritional requirements for clinical research studies. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a controlled diet preparation environment and be able to communicate directly with the study's principal investigator to adjust meal plans as required. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Some key responsibilities of the Metabolic Kitchen Cooks include: • Preparing meals that meet the precise caloric and nutritional requirements for clinical research studies • Maintaining rigorous quality control over the food preparation process • Ensuring the highest standard of hygiene and safety • Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams to ensure that the dietary needs of participants are met • Adjusting meal plans as required by the study's principal investigator