Dietary Unit Clerk - Harborview - Per Diem, Evening shift

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Harborview Food and Nutrition Services is hiring a Dietary Unit Clerk to process patient menus and coordinate food production for tray-line and room-service programs. The role supports patient meal service by processing diet information and orders, helping patients choose foods under clinical nutrition protocols, and communicating with production staff. It also answers calls from patients and clinical staff and prepares related records and reports. The position is temporary and per diem, with a 3:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. evening shift, five days per week, and variable days off. Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine, serving patients across the Pacific Northwest. UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and the education of future health professionals.

Requirements

Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.
High school graduation or GED.
One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a healthcare facility or equivalent.
One additional year of 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 patient dietary information, including needs, restrictions, preferences, and diet changes, from patients and 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 tally guides 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.
Prepare records and reports related to the work.