Diet Clerk

Stony Brook University Hospital; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a Diet Clerk to maintain accurate dietary records and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs. You will collaborate with dietitians, manage allergy lists, and update menus in NetMenu while coordinating with units for weekly meal delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to follow procedures. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is preferred in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate clearly with residents and staff.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and dietary principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication to interact with residents, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Check and separate resident meal tickets to ensure meal components are complete.
• Identify allergies and dietary restrictions; update allergy lists and labels.
• Input new menus for seasonal changes and holidays in NetMenu.
• Deliver weekly menus to each unit and adjust as needed.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner tallies for production and trays.
• Answer calls for meal selections and document diet changes accordingly.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Nutrition basics

Communication skills

English literacy

Computer skills

Background check

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Tools

NetMenu

Job description

Position Summary:

The Diet Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate dietary records of residents, ensure meals are prepared according to their specific dietary needs and restrictions, and collaborate with dieticians in regard to resident meals. The Diet Clerk collects, maintains, and communicates data about the residents’ dietary requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and dietary principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents, staff, and families
• Proficiency with computer systems
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Checks and separates all resident meal tickets to ensure all necessary components include protein, vegetables,

starch, and dessert. Attached meal tickets to designated bin.

• Identify any potential allergies and dietary restrictions.Update allergy list and labels as needed.
• Inputs new menu for seasonal changes, special events, and holidays in NetMenu.Refers to NetMenu for correct diet/accuracy.
• Deliver the next week of the menu cycle to each unit.
• Prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner tallies for hot production, cold production, and salad preparation.
• Adjust any changes to meals as necessary.
• Answer phone calls, including taking requests for residents to select second-choice meals. Make temporary and permanent changes in diets and nourishments.
• Refers to Net Menu for correct diet/accuracy.
• Prepare call downs during mealtimes. Prepare snack bags and juices as needed.
• Check emails for incoming changes to resident preferences from Dieticians and add them to the Net menu as needed. Reprint tickets and change net menus when doctors' orders come in.
• Monitor NPO orders as needed.
• Check tray line as needed. Provides kitchen assistance as needed.
• Take daycare orders over the phone for lunch and handle changed tickets accordingly.
• Maintain a working relationship with other employees and staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Essential Physical Requirements*:Typically lifts 20 to 50 lbs.