• Diet Clerk

    Dignity Health (Glendale, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    We're looking for a dedicated Diet Clerk to join our dynamic Nutrition Services team. This isn't just about processing orders; it's about being the vital link between our patients' dietary needs and their well-being.

     

    As a Diet Clerk, you'll be at the heart of our patients' nutritional care, ensuring they receive the right meals to support their recovery and comfort. You'll be:

     

    + Engaging directly with patients (or their families) to understand their preferences, allergies, and dietary restrictions, making mealtime a more personalized and positive experience.

    + Translating complex dietary orders into actionable meal plans, ensuring accuracy that directly impacts patient health.

    + Seamlessly bridging the gap between nursing staff, dietitians, and our culinary team, making sure everyone is on the same page about patient needs

    + Managing meal orders, special requests, and dietary changes with precision, using our state-of-the-art systems.

    + Contributing daily to a high-quality food service operation that is essential to patient recovery and satisfaction.

     

    This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

    Job Requirements

    + High School Diploma required.

    + College-level nutrition courses preferred.

    + Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field preferred.

    + Previous 1-year kitchen experience preferred.

    + Previous Clinical Nutrition office experience preferred.

    + Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial) https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

     

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    Pay Range

    $24.00 - $24.00 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.