Snack Prep​/Dietary Aide - Healthcare

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• Posted on October 16, 2026

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Bellevue, WA 98004, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SNACK
  009103

REAL Food re-fined.

Snack Prep/Dietary Aide |

Location:

Bellevue, WA 98004

Compensation: $22 per hour| Part-Time

Schedule:Saturday-Monday, 7am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Do you find joy in creating nourishing food and believe kindness belongs in every kitchen? We’re looking for a Snack Cook/Dietary Aide who brings care, precision, and a positive presence to our hospital Food & Nutrition team. In this dual-role position, you’ll prepare fresh snacks and cold menu items while also supporting patient meal service—ensuring every tray is accurate, safe, and delivered with compassion.

Your work plays a vital role in patient care, helping nourish healing one interaction at a time.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and assemble snacks and cold menu items i.e. parfaits, smoothies, etc. by reviewing tally sheets, recipes, portion guides, and diet orders
• Follow standardized recipes and prescribed meal plans, paying close attention to allergies, diet restrictions, accuracy, and presentation
• Assist with assembling, delivering, and collecting patient meal trays in accordance with dietary requirements and hospital safety protocols
• Assist patients with tray setup as needed (no feeding)
• Prepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, mixing, measuring, and plating with quality and consistency in mind
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP standards, including proper labeling, dating, temperature monitoring, and FIFO rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, food carts, equipment, storage areas, and dishroom as assigned
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries according to established procedures
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules, checklists, and checkout procedures
• Communicate professionally and effectively with dietary teammates, nurses, supervisors, and department leaders
• Respond to patient or client concerns within scope, escalating more complex issues to leadership as needed
• Participate in kitchen huddles, trainings, and in-services
• Work collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, high-accountability healthcare team
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years of cooking or food preparation experience in a hospital, healthcare, institutional, or restaurant setting preferred
• Prior experience in healthcare food service strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and standard food service equipment
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, meal tickets, and diet orders
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform tasks such as bending, lifting, and pushing food carts
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Serv Safe® Certification and State Food Handler Card (required or obtained within required timeframe)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and…