Dietary Ambassador

MultiCare Health System; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Olympia, WA seeks a Dietary Ambassador to ensure patients, families and visitors have premier nutritional care experiences on our Nutrition Services team. The role collaborates with clinical staff to deliver meals and support dietary needs, while maintaining service quality in a per diem, day shift setting.

Responsibilities include answering calls, coordinating meal delivery, assisting with menu selections, and coordinating with the dietitian for follow-up when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service through answering phone calls, internal communications, and patient meal delivery.
• Assemble, coordinate, and deliver patient meals.
• Assist patients with appropriate meal selections based on diet order, allergies, and preferences.
• Educate patients on dietary restrictions and refer to the clinical dietitian for follow-up.
• Perform a variety of duties including cold food production, cafe service, catering setup, dishwashing, and cashiering.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State Food Handlers Card

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: .01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Per diem

Position Summary

The Dietary Ambassador is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients, families and visitors have the best possible nutritional health care experiences.

Responsibilities

• You will provide outstanding customer service through answering phone calls, internal communications, and patient meal delivery
• You will assemble, coordinate, and deliver patient meals
• You will assist patients with appropriate meal selections, considering the patient's diet order, food allergies, and food preferences
• You will educate patients on dietary restrictions and refer patients who require additional information to the clinical dietitian for follow-up
• You will perform a variety of routine duties and roles ranging from cold food production, cafe service, catering set-up, dishwashing, and cashiering

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card
• Minimum one (1) year previous relevant experience

About Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center - all delivered with compassion and integrity.

About the Olympia Community

As Washington's capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes - perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $20.65 - $31.42 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.