Diet Clerk

Prime Healthcare; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Per Diem professional to provide clinical support under the dietitian’s direction. The role focuses on approving therapeutic menu selections and maintaining food safety standards, ideal for candidates with a background in Food Science or Nutrition. This opportunity offers competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience with modified diets preferred.
• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Science

Nutrition

Healthcare experience

Education

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition

County Specific Food Handlers certification

Job description

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 visitwww.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.

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

County Specific requirement.

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.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days