Dietary Clerk/ Traypasser - Nutrition Services (Per diem)

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

29d • $32 - $43

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department director and their assigned supervisor, the Diet Clerk - Traypasser position is primarily responsible for coordinating patient menus, obtaining patient menu selections, and for the efficient and accurate delivery of patient trays for all three meals and for between-meal nourishments served by Nutrition Services. The Diet Clerk - Traypasser utilizes the computer system for obtaining patient menu selections and utilizes the software to correct, change and print patient tray tickets and nourishment cards. The Diet Clerk – Traypasser checks trayline, answers the telephone, and coordinates food for patient trays, room service and/or nourishments with the entire nutrition team: dietitians, nutrition technicians, traypassing shift leader, cooks, assistant cooks, etc. Work must be prioritized to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Fluency, the ability to communicate orally and the ability to read and write in English is required.
• Passing a basic reading and math test is required.
• Intermediate computer skills are required.
• The ability to project a positive, warm, friendly and healing attitude to the patients of Community Hospital is required.
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette is required.
• Basic knowledge of diet therapy is required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education or experience in related field required.

Responsibilities

• coordinating patient menus
• obtaining patient menu selections
• efficient and accurate delivery of patient trays
• utilizes the computer system for obtaining patient menu selections
• utilizes the software to correct, change and print patient tray tickets and nourishment cards
• checks trayline
• answers the telephone
• coordinates food for patient trays, room service and/or nourishments with the entire nutrition team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees