Dietetic Assistant - Trayline & Patient Meals (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Dietetic Assistant for trayline and patient meal delivery. This per diem role supports nutrition services by ensuring accurate, timely meal delivery and patient satisfaction.

The position involves active movement and adherence to sanitary standards in a hospital environment. Requirements include 1 year of related experience or appropriate degree-level exemptions, with ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with food service or customer service or hospital clinical dietetics.
• If Bachelor's degree, no experience is required.
• If Associate's degree, six months of experience with food service or customer service or hospital clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.
• Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards.
• Transports items from storerooms and coolers to workstations and storage areas.
• Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets and information.
• Maintains compliance with health and safety standards.
• Uses PPE and proper sanitation to prevent contamination.
• Maintains clean work areas and equipment.
• Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval.
• Performs quality assurance activities such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.
• Maintains professional demeanor with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Hospital setting

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Dietetic Assistant for trayline and patient meal delivery. This per diem role supports nutrition services by ensuring accurate, timely meal delivery and patient satisfaction.

The position involves active movement and adherence to sanitary standards in a hospital environment. Requirements include 1 year of related experience or appropriate degree-level exemptions, with ServSafe certification preferred.