Diet Clerk - UMMC Jackson - UMMC Jackson Main Tower

Aramark Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Patient Services Workers to manage patient diet orders in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include delivering meals, communicating dietary needs, and ensuring sanitation standards. Ideal candidates should speak English, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect patient trays during meal service.
• Communicate all patient food needs to the appropriate area.
• Maintain and adhere to all sanitation standards.

Skills

English

Job description

Job Description

Patient Services Workers are responsible for a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and follow-through of patient diet orders in hospital and long-term care settings. Acts as a liaison between the patient, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect patient trays during meal service. Deliver nourishments and/or snacks to patients as ordered by physician/dietitian in a timely manner. Visit patients to introduce the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• Obtain food preferences/dislikes from patients and/or family members.
• Communicate all patient food needs to the appropriate area of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• Ensure that nutrition diet care orders are provided to the patient by offering appropriate menu selections.
• Maintain and adhere to all sanitation standards by following assigned cleaning schedules. Complete other sanitation tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Relief Supervisor.
• Inventory and restock pantries, refrigerator, and freezers on assigned unit(s).
• Maintain temperature logs for unit refrigerators and freezers.
• Understand therapeutic diets using established protocols and seek assistance from Supervisor or Dietitian if an error is observed.
• Assist the clinical staff in ensuring all patients' basic nutrition care needs are met.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual abilities preferred, but not required.

This role may have physical demands including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended standing or walking. Uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark serve millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. We aim to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.