Patient Dining Specialist

Children’s National; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Hospitality Associate to support Patient Meal service (MyDining). The role secures patient meal selections and special requests and coordinates with care teams to ensure timely tray delivery while honoring dietary needs.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of healthcare foodservice or related customer service experience is required. Strong attention to nutrition details and accurate data entry are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related healthcare foodservice or customer service experience required.
• Ability to translate written orders into accurate patient meals.
• Knowledge of nutrition and ability to interpret dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, confirm and document patient meal selections and requests.
• Offer menu alternatives within prescribed diets respecting allergies and preferences.
• Communicate with nursing and staff about tray delivery times.
• Maintain accurate patient information and diet details; assist dietitians as needed.
• Follow safety, sanitation and infection control standards; report issues promptly.

Skills

Dietary instruction translation

Nutrition knowledge

Portion measurement

Data entry & printing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MyDining system

CNMC information systems

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Hospitality Associate to support Patient Meal service (MyDining). The role secures patient meal selections and special requests and coordinates with care teams to ensure timely tray delivery while honoring dietary needs.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of healthcare foodservice or related customer service experience is required. Strong attention to nutrition details and accurate data entry are essential.