Patient Dining & Nutrition Service Associate

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Hospitality Associate to manage patient meal service (MyDining) under dietary guidelines and ensure accurate, on-time tray delivery. You will secure patient selections, confirm special requests, and collaborate with the Nutrition Services team to support safe, individualized meals.

Your role involves coordinating with nursing staff, upholding sanitation standards, and handling dietary restrictions with attentiveness and professionalism,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related healthcare foodservice or customer service experience required.
• Ability to translate orders to patient meals.
• Knowledge of general nutrition and dietary needs interpretation.
• Accurate portion control and basic IT data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify patient meal orders and special requests.
• Coordinate with nursing and nutrition staff about meal delivery times.
• Offer menu alternatives within prescribed diets and allergies.
• Prepare and deliver patient nourishments and floor stock.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Meal service

Dietary restrictions

Nutrition knowledge

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MyDining system

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Hospitality Associate to manage patient meal service (MyDining) under dietary guidelines and ensure accurate, on-time tray delivery. You will secure patient selections, confirm special requests, and collaborate with the Nutrition Services team to support safe, individualized meals.

Your role involves coordinating with nursing staff, upholding sanitation standards, and handling dietary restrictions with attentiveness and professionalism,