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MultiCare Health System

Dietary Ambassador

Olympia, WA

$20.65 - $31.42/hr

Per diem Position Summary The Dietary Ambassador is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients, families and visitors have the best ...

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Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

Catholic Health

Culinary Ambassador

West Islip, NY · On-site

$19.85 - $22/hr

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow dietary extensions, dietary orders / restrictions ... Culinary Ambassador must show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for dietary ambassador in the United States is $16.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dietary ambassador?

Dietary Ambassadors are professionals who work within healthcare or hospitality settings to ensure that patients or guests receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences. They act as a liaison between patients, dietary staff, and medical personnel, helping to communicate food restrictions, allergies, and menu choices. Their role is crucial in maintaining patient satisfaction and supporting nutritional health during a hospital stay or at a care facility. Dietary Ambassadors also help educate patients about healthy eating and may assist with meal delivery and menu selection.

How does a dietary ambassador typically interact with patients and clinical staff to ensure dietary needs are met?

A Dietary Ambassador plays a key role in bridging communication between patients, dietary services, and clinical staff. They regularly visit patient rooms to discuss meal preferences, dietary restrictions, and address concerns, ensuring patients' nutritional needs align with medical guidelines. Collaborating closely with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff, they help adapt menus and resolve issues promptly, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail to handle diverse dietary requirements in a hospital or healthcare setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dietary ambassador, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dietary Ambassador, you need a solid understanding of nutrition, food safety, and customer service, often supported by a high school diploma and knowledge of dietary guidelines. Familiarity with hospital food service systems, menu planning tools, and electronic meal tracking software is typically required. Outstanding communication, attention to detail, and empathy help Dietary Ambassadors effectively interact with patients and healthcare staff. These skills are essential to ensure patient dietary needs are met accurately, enhancing patient satisfaction and supporting overall healthcare outcomes.

What is the difference between Dietary Ambassador vs Nutrition Educator?

AspectDietary AmbassadorNutrition Educator
CredentialsOften requires certifications like ServSafe or nutrition-related coursesTypically requires a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCommunity events, health fairs, retail settingsSchools, clinics, community programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, food companies, non-profitsHealthcare facilities, educational institutions, public health agencies

Both roles focus on promoting healthy eating, but Dietary Ambassadors often engage directly with communities and retail environments, while Nutrition Educators typically work in educational or clinical settings. The choice depends on your preferred work environment and credentials.

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Dietary Ambassador

MultiCare Health System

Olympia, WA

$20.65 - $31.42/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

166th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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: .01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Per diem

Position Summary

The Dietary Ambassador is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients, families and visitors have the best possible nutritional health care experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • You will provide outstanding customer service through answering phone calls, internal communications, and patient meal delivery
  • You will assemble, coordinate, and deliver patient meals
  • You will assist patients with appropriate meal selections, considering the patient's diet order, food allergies, and food preferences
  • You will educate patients on dietary restrictions and refer patients who require additional information to the clinical dietitian for follow-up
  • You will perform a variety of routine duties and roles ranging from cold food production, cafe service, catering set-up, dishwashing, and cashiering

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Current Washington State Food Handlers Card
  • Minimum one (1) year previous relevant experience

About Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center - all delivered with compassion and integrity.

About the Olympia Community

As Washington's capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes - perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

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 $20.65 - $31.42 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.

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

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