Diet Clerk I | Casual 8-Hour Shifts | Union Hospital - Cecil Campus

ChristianaCare • Elkton, MD

1d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a Diet Clerk I to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will support patient nutrition services by ensuring meal selections comply with prescribed diet orders, resolving nutrition‑related concerns, and maintaining quality control throughout the patient meal service process. This includes overseeing tray accuracy, processing diet changes, and entering information into the CBORD system to ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and satisfying meals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understanding of nutrition principles and modified diets.
• Knowledge of therapeutic menu adjustments for all age groups.
• Ability to calculate tube feeding formulations.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Competence with computers and calculators.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post‑secondary nutrition coursework or Certified Dietary Manager credential preferred.
• Prior food service or clerical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to analyze dietary habits and provide basic nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient‑focused service with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate ChristianaCare Core Values of excellence and love in all interactions.
• Review and support patient meal selections to ensure alignment with diet orders.
• Collaborate with dietitians to support and improve patient nutritional status.
• Conduct patient interviews regarding meal satisfaction and nutrition concerns; provide service recovery as needed.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction surveys.
• Clarify questionable diet orders with nursing staff.
• Oversee tube feeding formula delivery and monitor patient tolerance to supplements.
• Assist with daily workflow assignments for supporting staff.
• Support trayline operations and meal service; document performance issues when necessary.
• Manage CBORD requisitions, reports, and menu-related adjustments.
• Accurately process inventory, orders, requisitions, and production sheets.
• Maintain current knowledge of food safety, handling, and storage regulations.
• Train new diet clerks, hostesses, and trayline personnel.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED