Diet Clerk - Days/Evenings

Edward Elmhurst Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Diet Clerk to join their team. This role involves managing meal orders for patients, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in food safety and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff. The organization promotes professional growth and offers a supportive environment with various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and community service.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in State of Illinois Food Handler Training required.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the room service call center and take meal orders from patients.
• Familiarity with menu offerings and diet variations is essential.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CBORD System

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.31 - $25.63 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Diet Clerk
• Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
• Per Diem | Hours are determined by department needs
• Hours: Monday-Friday, shifts will vary from 5AM - 7:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do:

• The Diet Clerk is responsible for operating the room service call center, answering the phone when patient calls for their meal order, and entering meal orders into the CBORD system for transmission to the room service line.
• This position needs to be familiar with all menu offerings, diet variations, and specifics of what may be ordered by patients based on their physician prescribed diet.

What you will need:

• Certification: State of Illinois Food Handler Training Certificate Program (ANSI Accredited) required within 30 days of start
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year of food service experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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About us

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health. Together, we’re setting a new standard for healthcare.