Nutrition Rep (2026-0728)

Location: Renton, WA | SEIU-Service | Part-time / Per Diem (OC/PD)

About the Role

The Nutrition Representative ensures high levels of guest satisfaction in patient food service through timely and accurate tray preparation and 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.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Food Management and Nutrition Services (FMNS) department, including relief coverage.
• 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 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 census.
• Manage time effectively and utilize 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 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 guests throughout the hospital and provide floor stock to Patient Care units.
• Participate in training new team members and ongoing department in-service education.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Food Handler’s permit.
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability 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 strong interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands simultaneously.
• Experience working effectively with all age groups, including their physical and emotional needs.
• Proven experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Basic computer knowledge for online training, data entry, and processing information via telephone and computer.
• 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 and frequent changes in tasks.
• Independent problem-solving skills and ability to compile and explain department procedures.
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to 1.5-hour periods.

Pay

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