Dietetic Assistant

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Diet Assistant to support safe, accurate meal service for patients. You will work under supervisors, handling patient orders, ensuring diet requirements are met, and coordinating meals with production teams to ensure timely service.

This role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork, with involvement in a fast-paced call center environment to deliver a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and enter patient meal orders, ensuring accuracy and diet restrictions.
• Coordinate meal information with production and assembly to support timely service.
• Work in a fast-paced call center environment to maintain clear communication and patient satisfaction.

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA

Job #32342

Work Hours Varies

Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career

Duration Indefinite

Salary Range $27.97-36.94 Hourly

Posted Date August 10, 2026

Bargaining Unit AFSCME – EX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Description

As a Diet Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting safe, accurate, and efficient meal service for our patients. Working under the direction of Principal Food Service Supervisors, you’ll serve as a key connection point between patients, the Call Center, and our food production and assembly teams. In this role, you’ll obtain and enter patient meal orders, ensure selections meet prescribed diet requirements, and help coordinate meal information with the Production and Assembly areas. You’ll work in a fast-paced call center environment where accuracy, communication, and attention to detail are essential to delivering a positive patient experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and contributing to a team where their work directly supports patient care.