Dietary clerk job description
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Example dietary clerk requirements on a job description
Dietary clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in dietary clerk job postings.
Sample dietary clerk requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs
- Ability to read and interpret medical records and dietary orders
- Proficiency in computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office
- Experience with food service equipment and sanitation standards
Sample required dietary clerk soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Dietary clerk job description example 1
AHMC Healthcare dietary clerk job description
Under the direct supervision of the Patient Services Manager: Process all diet changes. Maintains patient kardexes for patient food preferences, nourishments, and other pertinent information. Maintains high customer service standards in communications with patients and nursing. Maintains tray count records and other data as required. Takes leadership while checking trayline to provide tray accuracy and efficiency. Promotes efficiency of trayline to affect a minimum speed of three trays per minute. May handle confidential patient information. Performs duties in a safe and sanitary manner. Develops through orientation and continuing education, knowledge and skills as appropriate for patients of any age, including the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and the terminally ill.
1 Accurately processes all diet changes, admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established time schedule and procedure. Prevents backlog of work to maximize time available during busy periods.
2 Corrects and updates menus as required by diet changes. Follows through with updating nourishment and tubefeeding information in the nourishment rand and diet sheets. Keeps change log for the Menu Clerk.
3 Answers telephones in courteous manner; records and processes all patient information on a timely basis following established procedures.
4 Maintains organization of Diet Office and assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of Diet Office supplies. Appropriately files computer reports and diet requisitions.
5 Maintains an accurate tray count.
6 Processes and communicates diet information in an accurate and timely manner to trayline. Immediately communicates significant patient or nursing concerns to the Patient Services Manager. Immediately informs Dietitians or Patient Services Manager of patient problems or unusual diet orders.
7 Accurately reports all computer problems to Patient Services Manager and Information Systems. Implements downtime procedures and assists nursing units in doing so.
8 Demonstrates cost consciousness by canceling nourishments and trays in a timely manner.
9 Takes leadership while checking trayline. Requires that each tray be accurately completed.
10 Takes trayline temperatures and reports any temperatures outside of the acceptable range to either the cook or the manager on duty.
11 Immediately notifies management of any sick call.
12 Attends Diet Office meetings as scheduled. Attends department meetings/inservices as scheduled.
13 Adheres to department punctuality and attendance guidelines. Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness. Never abuses or takes advantage of sick time. Does not abuse break or lunch periods. Consistently signs in and out at start and end of shift and for lunch breaks.
14 Follows all safe and sanitary practices for food handling, preparation and storage. Consistently follows labeling and dating guidelines.
15 Practices a "clean as you go" philosophy; completes all scheduled cleaning assignments; utilizes free time (defined as at least fifteen (15) minutes between scheduled activities) to complete unassigned sanitation projects.
QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE:
• One-year previous Diet Office experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets
Facility Name: Seton Coastside
Shift: Variable
External Company Name: AHMC Healthcare
Street: 1900 Sullivan Ave
1 Accurately processes all diet changes, admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established time schedule and procedure. Prevents backlog of work to maximize time available during busy periods.
2 Corrects and updates menus as required by diet changes. Follows through with updating nourishment and tubefeeding information in the nourishment rand and diet sheets. Keeps change log for the Menu Clerk.
3 Answers telephones in courteous manner; records and processes all patient information on a timely basis following established procedures.
4 Maintains organization of Diet Office and assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of Diet Office supplies. Appropriately files computer reports and diet requisitions.
5 Maintains an accurate tray count.
6 Processes and communicates diet information in an accurate and timely manner to trayline. Immediately communicates significant patient or nursing concerns to the Patient Services Manager. Immediately informs Dietitians or Patient Services Manager of patient problems or unusual diet orders.
7 Accurately reports all computer problems to Patient Services Manager and Information Systems. Implements downtime procedures and assists nursing units in doing so.
8 Demonstrates cost consciousness by canceling nourishments and trays in a timely manner.
9 Takes leadership while checking trayline. Requires that each tray be accurately completed.
10 Takes trayline temperatures and reports any temperatures outside of the acceptable range to either the cook or the manager on duty.
11 Immediately notifies management of any sick call.
12 Attends Diet Office meetings as scheduled. Attends department meetings/inservices as scheduled.
13 Adheres to department punctuality and attendance guidelines. Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness. Never abuses or takes advantage of sick time. Does not abuse break or lunch periods. Consistently signs in and out at start and end of shift and for lunch breaks.
14 Follows all safe and sanitary practices for food handling, preparation and storage. Consistently follows labeling and dating guidelines.
15 Practices a "clean as you go" philosophy; completes all scheduled cleaning assignments; utilizes free time (defined as at least fifteen (15) minutes between scheduled activities) to complete unassigned sanitation projects.
QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE:
• One-year previous Diet Office experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets
Facility Name: Seton Coastside
Shift: Variable
External Company Name: AHMC Healthcare
Street: 1900 Sullivan Ave
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Dietary clerk job description example 2
Brookdale Senior Living dietary clerk job description
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Pet Insurance
+ Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
+ Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Responsibilities
Provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with establish dietary policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents.
+ Assists Manager in the planning of food in accordance with resident dietary requirements.
+ Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through written record systems.
+ Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas.
+ Maintains level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
+ Identifies and participates in process improvement initiatives that improve the resident experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
+ Assists in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
+ Assists in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
+ Sets up serving line with food, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
+ Assists in preparing trays to include placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsCurrent ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or country required food handling sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
Management/Decision MakingMakes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and SkillsHas a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Possess good communication skills. Possesses computer skills, strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
+ Standing
+ Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
+ Walking
+ Sitting
+ Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
+ Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
+ On-Call on an as needed basis
+ Reach with hands and arms
+ Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
+ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
+ Talk or hear
+ Taste or smell
+ Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
+ Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
+ Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
+ Requires Travel: Occasionally
+ Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$11.87 - $14.84 / hour
Job LocationsUS-FL-Palm Beach Gardens
CategoryCommunity Operations
Sub-CategoryDining Services
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shift1st & 2nd Shift
ID2022-185780
Location : NameBrookdale Palm Beach Gardens
Location : Address11381 Prosperity Farms Road
Location : LocationUS-FL-Palm Beach Gardens
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Pet Insurance
+ Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
+ Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Responsibilities
Provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with establish dietary policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents.
+ Assists Manager in the planning of food in accordance with resident dietary requirements.
+ Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through written record systems.
+ Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas.
+ Maintains level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
+ Identifies and participates in process improvement initiatives that improve the resident experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
+ Assists in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
+ Assists in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
+ Sets up serving line with food, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
+ Assists in preparing trays to include placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsCurrent ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or country required food handling sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
Management/Decision MakingMakes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and SkillsHas a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Possess good communication skills. Possesses computer skills, strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
+ Standing
+ Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
+ Walking
+ Sitting
+ Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
+ Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
+ On-Call on an as needed basis
+ Reach with hands and arms
+ Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
+ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
+ Talk or hear
+ Taste or smell
+ Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
+ Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
+ Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
+ Requires Travel: Occasionally
+ Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$11.87 - $14.84 / hour
Job LocationsUS-FL-Palm Beach Gardens
CategoryCommunity Operations
Sub-CategoryDining Services
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shift1st & 2nd Shift
ID2022-185780
Location : NameBrookdale Palm Beach Gardens
Location : Address11381 Prosperity Farms Road
Location : LocationUS-FL-Palm Beach Gardens
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024