Evening Dietary Clerk: Patient Meals & Tray Coordination

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Dietary Unit Clerk for an evening shift in Seattle. You will process patient diet orders, update preferences in the kardex, and coordinate tray-line production to ensure accurate meal delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with meal selections per clinical protocols and answering calls from patients and staff. Eligibility includes a Washington State Food Worker Card and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent.
• Washington State Food Worker Card or eligible to obtain within two weeks of employment.
• High school diploma or GED required; substitution allowed with equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes diet information such as dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences from patients and units.
• Assists patients in selecting food choices per clinical nutrition protocols.
• Updates diet information, preferences, and orders in the computerized kardex.
• Generates tally guides for tray-line production staff at scheduled times.
• Checks tray-line for accuracy and appearance of patient meals; provides direction as needed.
• Answers calls from patients and clinical staff regarding meals and orders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Dietary assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Dietary Unit Clerk for an evening shift in Seattle. You will process patient diet orders, update preferences in the kardex, and coordinate tray-line production to ensure accurate meal delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with meal selections per clinical protocols and answering calls from patients and staff. Eligibility includes a Washington State Food Worker Card and a high school diploma or GED.