Diet Clerk
Aramark•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Diet Clerk is responsible for receiving, interpreting, and processing patient diet orders in healthcare settings. This role serves as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, dietitians, and the Food & Nutrition Services Department to ensure patients receive meals that meet physician-prescribed diets and personal preferences.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous healthcare food service, dietary clerk, customer service, or nutrition experience preferred.
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review and process patient diet orders accurately and timely.
- Visit patients to explain meal services and obtain food preferences. Ensure meal selections comply with therapeutic and modified diets.
- Deliver and collect patient meal trays during meal service.
- Deliver snacks and nourishments as ordered by physicians or dietitians.
- Communicate patient requests and nutrition concerns to the appropriate team members.
- Work closely with nursing staff, dietitians, and food service employees to ensure patient satisfaction and nutrition compliance.
- Maintain sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Inventory and restock unit pantries, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Maintain temperature logs and required documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
