JOB DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine-Montlake- Food and Nutrition has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietary Unit Clerk

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UWMC’s mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.
Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment
• One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent
• High school graduation or GED
• One year of additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Receives and processes diet information such as dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences from patients and from the units, including diet changes
• Assists patients in selecting food choices as directed by clinical nutrition protocols
• Meets/speaks with patients to understand preferences and special needs
• Receives and processes diet orders via computer or telephone
• Updates diet information, preferences, and orders in computerized kardex
• Generates tally guide for tray-line production staff at specified times
• Communicates any additions to the production staff throughout the day
• Checks tray-line for accuracy and appearance of patient meals, as needed
• Answers questions and gives direction to department staff regarding patient meal production and deliveryAnswers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff