Nutrition Rep (2026-0727)

Location: Renton, WA | SEIU-Service | Part Time | 0.937 FTE (37 hours)

About the Role

The Nutrition Representative ensures high levels of guest satisfaction in patient food service by maintaining a strong sense of urgency in food delivery. 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.
• Portion food accurately and garnish according to department standards.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Contribute to the department’s professional image through participation in marketing promotions.
• Cooperate in flexing hours during low census periods.
• Manage time and resources efficiently.
• Use proper storage techniques and maintain temperature records in assigned 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 aligned with dietary prescriptions.
• Arrange correct menus for meal preparation and verify tray accuracy.
• Communicate special diet information to production areas as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, including diet orders and menus, using computer systems.
• Deliver food to guests throughout the hospital and provide floor stock to Patient Care units.
• Participate in training new team members and ongoing department education.
• Use specialty equipment for product preparation.
• Assist in day-to-day operations, including relief coverage.

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.
• Availability 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 keystroke abilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Experience working with all age groups and their physical/emotional developments.
• Experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Basic computer knowledge 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., carts up to 250 pounds, CO2 canisters, sanitation buckets).
• Frequent bending, lifting, and continuous standing/walking.
• Ability to move quickly through the department and facility.
• Exposure to cleaning/disinfectant solutions and chemicals.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
• Ability to handle interruptions and frequent changes in tasks.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Periods of sitting at a desk for up to 1.5 hours.

Pay

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