Title:  Diet Clerk

Job Description

Job 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. 
• Previous healthcare food service, dietary clerk, customer service, or nutrition experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred. 
• Strong customer service and communication skills. 
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry. 
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

This role may have physical demands including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended standing or walking. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.