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Dietetic Assistant Full Time Evening Shift

UNC Health


Job Location:

Chapel Hill, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 24
Posted: 29 October 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Dietetic Assistant Trayline and Patient Meal Delivery

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.

Preferences:

Current ServSafe certification

Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting

    Please also note that this position requires approximately95% of the workday to be spent walking and moving throughout the facility so prefer candidates that are prepared for a highly active role and able to meet the physical demands of the position.

    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:


    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:$18.00 - $24.66 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.


    Required Experience:

    Junior IC