Diet Clerk

Job Summary:

As a Diet Clerk at Scripps Health, you will play a vital role in providing administrative and clerical support for our Food and Nutrition Services department. Your primary responsibility will be to process diet orders, assist patients with menu selections, and ensure compliance with physician diet orders. You will also serve as a liaison between Nursing and Food and Nutrition Services departments, handling patient complaints, food issues, and basic questions about meals and diets.

Key Responsibilities:

* Process diet orders and maintain current diet orders and menus
* Assist patients with menu selections and distinguish between food and medication allergies
* Serve as a liaison between Nursing and Food and Nutrition Services departments
* Handle patient complaints, food issues, and basic questions about meals and diets

Requirements:

* Must be able to speak, read, and write English
* SD County Food Handler Card or Food Safety Certificate, or ability to pass Food Handlers test within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

* Food Service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
* College courses in nutrition
* Experience in customer service

About Scripps Health:

Scripps Health is a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing patient-centered care. Our Food Services team at Green hospital is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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