Diet Clerk

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Miami Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

The Diet Clerk is responsible for patient meal food service on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pickup, special requests, and between-meal food delivery. The role communicates patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Nutrition and Food Services and coordinates with nursing regarding patient nutrition requirements and unit food-service needs. The Diet Clerk also assists dietitians with monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or require intake recording, and helps ensure physician-ordered modified diets are served accurately while accommodating food preferences within dietary restrictions. The position supports patient satisfaction, promptly reports incidents, follows hospital security, safety, and uniform policies, and uses safe work practices when handling and transporting items. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of healthcare or restaurant food-service experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of healthcare or restaurant food-service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient meal food service on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pickup, special requests, and between-meal food delivery.
• Communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Nutrition and Food Services.
• Coordinate with nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements and unit food-service needs.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or require intake recording.
• Respond accurately and effectively to changes to ensure efficient service timing and accuracy of physician-ordered modified diets.
• Observe dietary restrictions for special and modified diets while accommodating food preferences within the limits of diet orders.
• Support quality service as reflected in patient satisfaction survey results for assigned units.
• Report incidents to a supervisor or team leader immediately.
• Comply with current hospital security and safety policies and the uniform policy for assigned areas.
• Use safe work practices, including lifting correctly, cleaning spills, and using carts to transport items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED