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Dietetic Assistant - Trayline and Patient Meal Delivery

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UNC Health Careers

Chapel Hill, NC (In Person)

$43,565 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/26/2026

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Job Description

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition. Will be direct liaison, in regards to patient satisfaction, in the Nutrition and Food Services department. This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area. Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments.
Responsibilities:
Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snack to patients in a timely manner. Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours. Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department. Carries items from storeroom and coolers to workstations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas. Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding on-going required job training and health standards. Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination. Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during shift. Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed. Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys. Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Current ServSafe certification • Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting
Job Details Legal Employer:
STATE Entity:
UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:
NFS Patient Services Work Type:
Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00
Salary Range:
$17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Evening Job Location of Job:
US:
NC:
Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.