Diet Clerk

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; California, La Palma (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning community hospital, where you can make a significant impact on patient care. As a Diet Clerk, you will support the dietitian in ensuring the accuracy of therapeutic menus and patient tray temperatures. This role is perfect for those with a passion for nutrition and healthcare, providing a unique opportunity to work in a personal setting while benefiting from the resources of a larger hospital system. If you are committed to quality and compassion, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience with modified diets preferred.
• County specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support functions related to therapeutic menu selections.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriate temperatures of patient trays.

Skills

Clinical Support Functions

Menu Selection Approval

Dietary Knowledge

Education

AA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition

Tools

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Diet Clerk

Facility

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

Location

US-CA-La Palma

ID

2025-206217

Category

Service

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the dietitian, performs the necessary clinical support functions related to approving therapeutic menu selections and ensuring accuracy as well as appropriate temperatures of patient trays.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.

1. One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred.

County Specific requirement.

1. County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.13. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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