Diet Office Clerk - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

4d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Dietitian, the Diet Office Clerk is to take patient calls who are ordering meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. This position will also perform clerical duties relating to clinical nutrition for our patients and residents as well as focusing on menu correction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 year of experience in a healthcare, food service setting

Responsibilities

• Prepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients
• Examine diet orders and menus received from hospital units and tallies portions and foods of general soft diets
• Tally quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in the kitchen; marks tallies on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements
• Answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge
• Communicate patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Perform other duties as required

What This Job Offers

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