Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Dietary Clerk? At Methodist Hospital Hill Country, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Dietary Clerk like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients.

What you will do in this role:

1. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and prepares tallies of specific foods to be prepared in the kitchen.

2. Processes new diets and changes as required. Generates and edits tray tickets, assembles tray ticket packets, and enters data into computer.

3. Modifies diets following standards established by Dietitian.

4. Answers telephone calls and relays information concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge to Supervisor or Dietitian.

5. Prepares and delivers formula and special nourishments to unit pantries. 6. Works trayline/tray accuracy as required for timely and accurate patient service.

What qualifications you will need:

Minimum Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by course work in nutrition; two years of experience in food service operations.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Computer experience preferred.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: Food Handlers permit or must obtain during the first two weeks of hire date.

• Food Handlers Permit, or ServSafe Food Protection Manager, or High School Graduate / GED, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Dietary Clerk opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.