Diet Representative - Kitchen

Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, variable schedule position.

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing high-quality meal service to patients in a safe and timely manner. The role involves collaborating with department caregivers, leadership, patients, clinical dietitians, and nursing services to ensure dietary needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food and meal items provided by the kitchen meet patient-prescribed diet orders, food allergies/intolerances, and/or special dietary instructions or restrictions.
• Assist patients with menu selections in accordance with relevant dietary restrictions.
• Process all orders in approved diet software.
• Approve special patient food requests based on diet order and standard work.
• Provide appropriate menus for patients to select from.
• May ensure patient pantries are stocked and inventory is charged.
• May review meal trays for accuracy and correct as needed.
• Train new caregivers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED (Required).
• Previous food service experience (Preferred).
• Food Handlers Card - Washington (Required).
• Ability to multi-task (Required).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Required).
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills (Required).
• Ability to work well with others (Required).
• Strong customer service skills (Required).
• Proficient in mathematics (Required).

Working Conditions

Physical demands vary by role but may include:

• Continuous moving around the area.
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs for some roles, e.g., Cooks; up to 12–22 lbs for Diet Rep/Aide or Food Service Assistant).
• Occasional carrying (up to 25–50 lbs).
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping.
• Occasional squatting or kneeling.
• Frequent pushing/pulling (up to 30 lbs sustained force with frequent stop/start).
• Sedentary work for Diet Rep/Aide (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally).

Environmental conditions include:

• Working in a noisy environment.
• Working near/around heated surfaces (e.g., oven).
• Working near/around water/liquid.

Mental/Visual requirements:

• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.53 – $30.86 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent on education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, and other factors.

Benefits

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, benefits include:

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.