Diet Clerk - PT - San Diego

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, fully benefitted position working 56 hours every two weeks, located at our Scripps Mercy campus in Hillcrest. Must be available to work a varied shift (start time will be dependent upon the department's need) and varied schedule including weekends. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Great opportunity to join our Mercy San Diego Food Service Team. Located in the heart of Hillcrest, our vibrant team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience. Our Diet Clerks provide administrative and clerical support for Food and Nutrition Services.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, and write English
SD County Food Handler Card; or Food Safety Certificate, or able to pass Food Handlers test given by certified manager or designee within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Customer Service experience
Food Service experience
Food Service experience in a healthcare setting
College courses in nutrition

Responsibilities

Processing diet orders
Assisting patients with menu selections
Distinguishing between food and medication allergies
Maintains current diet orders and menus to ensure compliance to the physician diet order
Checks tray line for patient tray accuracy
Able to function effectively in a call center environment
Serves as a liaison between Nursing and Food and Nutrition Services departments handling patient complaints, food issues and basic questions about meals/diets