Diet Clerk

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0 Shift: Day, Schedule: On-call

Position Summary

The Diet Clerk is an exciting opportunity providing nutritional care to patients in accordance with the values, objectives and policies at MultiCare. In this role, you will promote nutritional care through correction and modification of menus, diet order sheets and effective departmental communications.

Responsibilities:

• You will prepare and deliver diet information to tray assembly, production, and delivery personnel
• You will update all diet information for patient rooms as received from nursing units
• You will assist the patient to make menu decisions that reflect a healthy well-balanced diet within the parameters of the patients’ dietary prescription

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times including but not limited to the phone and diet office
• A high level of attention to detail and an ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets
• Strong working knowledge of computers and computer programs
• Basic understanding of office equipment and procedures
• Provide a high level of customer service while assisting the patient

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $20.46 - $27.63 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.