Dietary Unit Clerk - Harborview - Per Diem, Evening shift

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Harborview Food and Nutrition is hiring a Dietary Unit Clerk to process patient menus and coordinate food production for the tray line and room service program. The role supports patient meal service by handling diet information and orders, helping patients select foods under clinical nutrition protocols, and coordinating with production staff and clinical teams. The department aims to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, excellent customer service, and fresh, nutritious food. Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. The position is temporary and per diem, with an evening schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., five days per week, and variable days off.

Requirements

Possess, or be eligible to obtain within two weeks of employment, a Washington State Food Worker Card.
Have a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a healthcare facility or equivalent.
One year of additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications, except where legal requirements such as a license, certification, or registration apply.

Responsibilities

Receive and process dietary needs, restrictions, preferences, and diet changes from patients and care units.
Assist patients with food selections as directed by clinical nutrition protocols.
Meet and speak with patients to understand their preferences and special needs.
Receive and process diet orders by computer or telephone.
Update diet information, preferences, and orders in the computerized kardex.
Generate a tally guide for tray-line production staff at specified times.
Communicate additions to production staff throughout the day.
Check the tray line for the accuracy and appearance of patient meals as needed.
Answer questions and provide direction to department staff regarding patient meal production and delivery.
Answer telephone calls from patients and clinical staff.