Nutrition Rep (2026-0703)

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA – Food Services, Patient and Non-Patient (SEIU-Service)

About the role

The Nutrition Representative ensures high guest satisfaction in patient food service by promptly and accurately preparing and delivering meal trays. This role involves all aspects of tray preparation, from collecting meal requests to delivering trays to patients.

Responsibilities

• Set up, break down, clean, and sanitize assigned work areas.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, co-workers, and staff.
• Accurately portion food and garnish according to department standards.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with department standards.
• Contribute to the department’s professional image and quality food service through participation in marketing promotions.
• Cooperate in adjusting hours during periods of low patient census.
• Manage time and resources efficiently.
• Use proper storage techniques and maintain temperature records in assigned work areas.
• Complete assigned tasks and communicate customer feedback for follow-up.
• Act as a liaison between Food Management and Nutrition Services (FMNS) and Patient Care units.
• Assist patients in making menu decisions that align with dietary prescriptions and promote a healthy, balanced diet.
• Arrange correct menus for meal preparation and verify tray accuracy for food portions and appearance.
• Communicate special diet information to production areas as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, including diet orders and menus, using computer systems.
• Deliver food to patients throughout the hospital and provide floor stock to Patient Care units.
• Participate in training new team members and ongoing department education.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Food Handler’s permit.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet the organization’s professional appearance standards.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience as a Nutrition Representative or Diet Aide preferred.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands simultaneously.
• Experience working effectively with all age groups, including physical and emotional needs.
• Proven experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Basic computer proficiency for online training and data entry.
• Knowledge of modified hospital diets preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to push, pull, and lift loads of 50 pounds or more (e.g., wheeling carts up to 250 pounds, CO2 canisters weighing 50 lbs, sanitation buckets weighing 20 lbs).
• Frequent bending, lifting, and continuous standing or walking.
• Ability to move quickly through the department and facility, navigating around patients and staff.
• Exposure to cleaning/disinfectant solutions and chemicals.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
• Ability to handle interruptions, frequent changes, and independent problem-solving.
• Periods of sitting at a desk for up to 1.5 hours.

Pay

Salary range: $26.66 – $42.48 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
• Day shift.