Diet Clerk - Dietary

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

PrimE-Academy education platform

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services seeks a Part-Time Dietary aide at Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. You will support dietitians in approving therapeutic menus and ensuring correct meal temperatures for patient trays, with a flexible schedule and a focus on patient nutrition.

The role requires an AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition (preferred) and healthcare experience with modified diets (preferred). County-specific food handler certification is required upon hire and maintained.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience with modified diets preferred.
• County-specific food handler certification required upon hire and maintained current.

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.

Education

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred

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

County Specific requirement

Job description

Overview

Department: Dietary

Schedule: Part-Time, Variable

Facility: St. Joseph Hospital

Location: Elgin, IL

Compensation Range: $16.00 to $ 23.17

Why Join St. Joseph Hospital?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred

2. 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

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17. 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

Part Time < 60

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf