Diet Clerk - Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Job Description

The Diet Clerk provides clerical services to support efficient food service and adequate nutrition to patients.  Serves as a department liaison to nursing services and patients and their families.  Checks patient tray line to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all food sent to patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
• Accurately updates menu system. Composes accurate menus, tray tickets, and snack labels within the guidelines of the patient’s dietary restrictions and in accordance with department standards and guidelines.
• Conscientiously performs duties as tray line checker ensuring that each tray line begins as scheduled. Evaluates all patient trays accurately and makes appropriate corrections.
• Exhibits knowledge of modified diets commonly encountered within the facility and demonstrates appropriate use of available resources.
• Follows established guidelines and uses appropriate food service communication procedures for any necessary interaction to ensure consistency.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.
• Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient population.
• Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation.  Adheres to ARAMARK’s Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, stated and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of federal, state and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
• Completes assigned clerical tasks in a timely and efficient manner that contributes to the productivity and efficiency of the department.
• As needed, assists patients and families in food selections and completion of menus.
• Performs all other related 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

• Position requires a high school education or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years’ experience in acute care setting diet office operations preferred.  
• At least one year of experience in institutional kitchens with modified diets and basic knowledge of computers required. 
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.  
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change

Education

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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.