Support Services Interview Day

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,303 - 25,030; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River is seeking a Dietary Clerk responsible for processing diet orders and assisting during meal services. This role involves communicating meal preferences and maintaining adequate menu supplies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferred experience in food service. The position is per diem, with a pay rate ranging from $16.19 to $18.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all diet orders and menus for the facility.
• Assist on the patient tray line during meal service.
• Communicate with dietitian regarding patient food preferences.

Skills

Food service experience

Basic knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clerk, Dietary Department

Organization: RWJBarnabas Health (Community Medical Center – Toms River, NJ)

Facility: Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Department: Dietary-Management

Shift: Day (Per Diem)

Pay Range: $16.19 - $18.17 per hour

Job Overview

The Clerk position is responsible for the processing of all diet orders, menus for the facility, and production tallies for the cooks. The Clerk assists on the patient tray line during meal service while holding additional cafeteria duties. The position also performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• One year of food service experience and basic knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem

Essential Functions

• Answers telephones, taking messages and relaying information as necessary
• Assists patients and families with menu selections and offers menu substitutions as appropriate
• Assists with patient tray line and delivers patient trays as per identification safety goals
• Communicates with dietitian regarding patient food preferences and identifies patient high risk menus
• Completes meal tally for each prepared meal and notifies cooks of special items to be prepared
• Coordinate all aspects of menu preparation in accordance with patient meal schedule
• Corrects modified menus in conjunction with physician diet order
• Maintains adequate menu supply
• Prepares production reports and generates to appropriate areas
• Processes Cerner diet orders
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.