Nutrition Rep (2026-0696)

About the role

The primary focus of this position is to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction concerning patient food service through a strong sense of urgency towards patient food delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction concerning patient food service
• Prepare trays from collections of meal requests, set up of tray, to delivery of the tray to the patient
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the FMNS department, which may include relief coverage
• Set up, break down, clean and sanitize all assigned work areas
• Portions food accurately and has knowledge of content and complimentary garnish according to department standards
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment according to department standards
• Contribute to the department's image of professional food service and add to the department's ability to provide quality food service by participating in marketing promotions
• Cooperate and actively participate in flexing hours in the times of low census
• Maintain responsibility for time management and best utilization of resources
• Use proper storage techniques according to department standards
• Maintain temperature records in assigned work area
• Complete jobs as assigned
• Communicate customer feedback to the appropriate persons for follow-up and/or action
• Act as a liaison between assigned FMNS and Patient Care units
• Assist patients to make menu decisions that reflect a healthy well-balanced diet within the parameters of the patient's dietary prescription
• Arrange correct menus in order for meal preparation
• Check trays during meal preparation for accuracy of food portions and appearance
• Communicate information regarding special diets to production areas as needed
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of accurate records
• Process computer information to maintain accurate diet orders and menus
• Maintain responsibility for written communications regarding diets
• Deliver food to guests throughout the hospital
• Provide floor stock to Patient Care units
• Actively participate in the training of new team members as well as on-going department in-servicing and education

Requirements

• Must have current Washington State Food Handler's permit
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work on weekends and holidays
• Able to meet the professional appearance standards of the organization
• Customer Service Experience Preferred
• Nutrition Representative or Diet Aide experienced preferred
• Basic computer and keystroke abilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population
• Demonstrates ability to work independently
• Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups
• Demonstrates experience in providing excellent customer service
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of working a computer (for on-line training, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge of selected modified hospital diets preferred
• Demonstrates experience in processing information via telephone and computer including data entry

Skills

• Ability to use specialty equipment effectively for making product
• Ability to work continuously on your feet
• Ability to move quickly through the department and/or facility in and around patients and other staff
• Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
• Ability to handle frequent changes and interruptions to respond to all requests
• Independent problem-solving skills, compiling information and explanation of department procedures and services

Pay

Salary Range: Min $26.66 - Max $42.48/hrly. DOE

Schedule

Variable shift, able to work on weekends and holidays