Nutrition Assistant

Allenmore Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to join the Nutrition Services team. You will help ensure patients, families and visitors receive optimal nutritional care experiences in a collaborative hospital setting.

Day shift, Per Diem schedule, with FTE listed as .001. The role emphasizes teamwork with Nursing and Dietetics, plus customer service in a diverse population and adherence to hospital values.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two-year degree in Nutrition preferred.
• Minimum one year food service experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in a customer service-oriented position preferred.
• Washington State Food Handler's Card

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a team member with Nursing staff, Doctors, Clinical Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and other department staff to provide optimal nutrition care for patients.
• Perform a variety of consistent and routine functions from processing meals, menu modification to tray accuracy.
• Provide outstanding customer service in support of our organizational values while serving a diverse population.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Direct patient care exposure

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Two-year degree in Nutrition preferred

Job description

Allenmore Hospital

Tacoma, WA 98402

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.

Position Summary

The Nutrition Assistant 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.

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: .001, Shift: Day, Schedule: Per Diem

Position Summary

The Nutrition Assistant 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 collaborate as a team member with Nursing staff, Doctors, Clinical Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and other department staff to provide optimal nutrition care for patients
• You will perform a variety of consistent and routine functions from processing meals, menu modification to tray accuracy
• You will provide outstanding customer service in support of our organizational values while serving a diverse population

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two-year degree in Nutrition preferred
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
• Minimum six (6) months experience in a customer service-oriented position preferred
• Washington State Food Handler's Card

About Allenmore Hospital

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

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 your future
• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for al
  – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is 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 $22.09 - $33.60 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.