Diet Office Clerk - Per Diem

About the role

The Diet Office Clerk operates under the direct supervision of the Clinical Dietitian, handling patient meal orders and performing clerical duties related to clinical nutrition for patients and residents, with a focus on menu correction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dietary information for kitchen personnel to use in meal preparation for hospital patients.
• Examine diet orders and menus from hospital units, tallying portions and foods for general soft diets.
• Tally quantities of specific foods (e.g., vegetables, meats) and mark master menus to inform kitchen staff of food requirements.
• Answer telephone and intercom calls, relaying meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge information to the kitchen.
• Communicate patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 0-1 year of experience in a healthcare or food service setting (preferred).

Pay

$16 - $22 per hour.

Schedule

• Variable shift.
• 7.5 hours worked per shift.
• Occasional (0.19 FTE).