Dietary Unit Clerk (50% FTE, EVENINGS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dietary Unit Aide to enhance patient nutrition services. In this role, you will process patient menus, coordinate food production, and provide exceptional customer service to patients and clinical staff. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care and satisfaction of patients at a leading medical center. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Generous Benefits

Work/Life Programs

Qualifications

• Eligible for Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.
• One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Processes patient diet information and assists in food selection.
• Communicates with patients and updates dietary preferences.

Skills

Dietary Needs Processing

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Tools

Computerized Kardex

Telephone Communication

Job description

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Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER- NORTHWEST - PATIENT NUTRITION

Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest

Posting Date: 03/29/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $21.77 - $31.66 per hour

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

WORK SCHEDULE

• 60% FTE, Evenings
• Onsite

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Processes all patient menus, including those for the tray line and room service program. She/he coordinates food production according to established menus, answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff, and prepares records and reports.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Patient Nutrition department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and processes diet information such as dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences from patients and from the units, including diet changes.
• Assists patients in selecting food choices as directed by clinical nutrition protocols.
• Meets/speaks with patients to understand preferences and special needs.
• Receives and processes diet orders via computer or telephone.
• Updates diet information, preferences, and orders in computerized kardex.
• Generates tally guide for tray-line production staff at specified times.
• Communicates any additions to the production staff throughout the day.
• Checks tray-line for accuracy and appearance of patient meals, as needed.
• Answers questions and gives direction to department staff regarding patient meal production and delivery.
• Answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment, high school graduation or GED, and one year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent. One year of additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.