Diet Clerk

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida is seeking a dedicated nutrition and food services team member to support patient meal service on assigned units, assemble trays, deliver and fetch meals, and handle special requests. The role collaborates with nursing to meet dietary requirements and ensures timely, accurate service in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and about 1 year of healthcare or restaurant food service experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in healthcare or restaurant food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal food service on assigned units, e.g. menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery.
• Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Nutrition and Food Services.
• Interacts with nursing and regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food services needs.
• Assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, liquid diet or need to have intake recorded.
• Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets.
• Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
• Responsible for quality service reflected in the external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.
• Reports incidents to supervisor/team leader immediately.
• Complies with current Hospital security and safety policies.
• Adheres to uniform policy for assigned areas.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of safety in the work area by lifting correctly, wiping up spills, and using carts to transport items and other steps to avoid accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department: CC018010 Nutrition And Food Services

Job Description Summary: Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal food service on assigned units, e.g. menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery.
• Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Nutrition and Food Services.
• Interacts with nursing an regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food services needs.
• Assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, liquid diet or need to have intake recorded.
• Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets.
• Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
• Responsible for quality service reflected in the external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.
• Reports incidents to supervisor/team leader immediately.
• Complies with current Hospital security and safety policies.
• Adheres to uniform policy for assigned areas.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of safety in the work area by lifting correctly, wiping up spills, and using carts to transport items and other steps to avoid accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification Not applicable
• Education High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience 1 year in healthcare or restaurant food service preferred

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements

Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.