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 delivery. Answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff. 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. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.