What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Clerk position at Franciscan Healthcare?
Franciscan Healthcare is looking for a Dietary Clerk to compile and distribute dietetic information necessary for food preparation. The position participates in preparation of patient trays to assure trays are in accordance with diet orders and delivers and returns patient trays.
Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm-7:15pm; rotating weekends
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines diet orders received and makes necessary diet card changes
- Observes and participates in patient tray-line making sure trays meet the requirements for the diet ordered
- Delivers trays to the patient floor and assists in tray delivery to patients
- Assists in picking up of patient trays and records necessary information; Returns trays to dietary kitchen and washes
- Compiles and distributes information concerning food requirements for patients to other dietary staff
- Prepares and stocks vending machines at Franciscan Healthcare
- Handles cold to hot foods and environment
- Assists in dishwashing and cleaning
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA
- Ability to read, write, speak, and follow oral and written instructions
- Full range of body motion with frequent standing and walking as well as bending, stooping and reaching
- Light-Medium strength with lifting of 30 lbs. occasionally, 15lbs. frequently, and 7 lbs. constantly (Lifting over 35 lbs requires assistive devices be used)
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations
- Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to handle trays and dishes rapidly and efficiently
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment, such as; electric slicer, food processor, vending machines, and dishwasher
Salary : $36,308 - $43,930