Dietary Clerk

Lorien Health Services; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Earn Points, Earn Rewards

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Job summary

Lorien Bel Air offers a compassionate environment for dietary clerks supporting our Dining Services team. You will process resident diet orders, maintain records, and coordinate with caregivers to ensure meals meet dietary needs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and excellent service for residents and families. The position is full-time with a daytime shift, salary in the listed hourly range, and benefits that support staff well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous healthcare, dietary, food service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition terminology is a plus.
• Strong computer, data entry, and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain resident diet orders and dietary records.
• Update resident meal preferences, allergies, and therapeutic diet information.
• Coordinate with nursing, clinical, and dietary teams regarding diet changes.
• Assist residents with menu selections and meal requests.
• Prepare meal tallies, production reports, and dietary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and company dietary regulations.
• Answer departmental phone calls and respond to resident and family inquiries.
• Support dietary service operations and resident satisfaction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic health and dietary systems.
• Assist with audits and quality assurance activities as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Cares for People Like Family

At Lorien Bel Air, we know great care starts with great people. We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Dietary Clerk to support our Dining Services team and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. If you enjoy working with seniors, have strong organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we would love to meet you.

Competitive Rate

• $17.00 to $18.00 per hour
• Same-Day Pay for all Employees!

Benefits for Full-Time

• PTO:80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
• 6 Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Double time when worked for all hourly employees
• CareFirst Medical Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• RN Loan Repayment
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain resident diet orders and dietary records.
• Update resident meal preferences, allergies, and therapeutic diet information.
• Coordinate with nursing, clinical, and dietary teams regarding diet changes.
• Assist residents with menu selections and meal requests.
• Prepare meal tallies, production reports, and dietary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and company dietary regulations.
• Answer departmental phone calls and respond to resident and family inquiries.
• Support dietary service operations and resident satisfaction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic health and dietary systems.
• Assist with audits and quality assurance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous healthcare, dietary, food service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition terminology is a plus.
• Strong computer, data entry, and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule & Availability

• Full Time Hour
• 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM
• Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)

Lorien Bel Air is proud to be one of thelargest combined skilled nursing and assisted living communities in Harford County.We’rerecognized for ourcommitment to exceptional care,innovative technology,and award-winning services — including being named\"Best Assisted Livingand Best Retirement Community\"byThe Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Convenient Location:We’relocatedright off Rt. 924 in Bel Air, MD —just20 minutes from White Marsh, Essex, and Edgewood, making your commute quick and easy.

Ifyou'repassionate about making a difference in a modern, growing facility that values both its residents and staff,Lorien Bel Air is the place to be.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.