Dietary Clerk AM

McPherson Hospital Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

FSA/DC Spending

403(b) Plan

Earned Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Fitness Center

MASA Medical Transport

Job summary

McPherson Hospital Inc. is seeking a friendly Dietary Clerk for the AM shift to monitor patient menus and dietary changes, update the dietary book, and support kitchen staff with cold food preparation and meal service.

You will assist in serving meals to patients and Meals-On-Wheels participants, adjust records as diets change, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace while collaborating with the dietary team.

Qualifications

• Team settings-friendly demeanor and collaboration.
• Able to perform basic math for trays and portions.
• Clear communication with dietary staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor menus and patient dietary changes.
• Update the patient dietary book to inform staff.
• Assist kitchen staff with cold food preparation and meal service.
• Serve meals to patients and Meals-On-Wheels participants.
• Update patient dietary information to reflect changes.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace for staff and patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Dietary Clerk- AM

Dietary Clerk Job Summary: The AM Clerk monitors menus and patient dietary changes. Makes updates in the patient dietary book to inform other dietary staff of these changes and assists the other kitchen staff with cold food preparation, serving meals, and aiding in the assembly of Meals-On-Wheels food distributions.

Dietary Clerk Shift Availability:

• Full Time

• Days

  • 6:00am-2:30pm

Dietary Clerk Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

• Earned Time Off

• Life Insurance- Employer Paid

• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid

• Voluntary Life & AD&D

• Free 24-hour fitness center

• Hospital Indemnity

• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Dietary Clerk Essential Accountabilities:

• Reviews menus for current and upcoming days to ensure an organized and steady work environment.

• Analyzes and prepares any cold food products and replenishes shortages to maintain and meet consumer demands and display satisfactory and excellent service.

• Assists in serving meals to current patients, and for Meals-On-Wheels participants.

• Monitors and adjusts patient dietary information to update current records and alter services accordingly.

• Abilities to organize and distribute delivered goods into appropriate areas to ensure food consumption safety.

• Executes and maintains a clean workspace and residing space for patients, employees, and visitors.

Dietary Clerk Other Skills:

• Works well in a team setting.

• Abilities to preform using basic math skills.

• Implements effective communication skills.

Dietary Clerk Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Certifications:

  • High school diploma/equivalent must be at least 16 years of age.

• Experience:

  • Minimal/no experience

• Age-Specific Skills: N/A

• Discretion/Latitude/Decision-Making: N/A

• Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 3

• Environmental Surroundings:

  • Potential exposure to airborne diseases. The same as for any individual working in a hospital environment that is dependent on a ceiling ventilation system for in flow and out flow of air. Regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, extreme temperatures, loud noises, and bright lights.

• Physical Working Conditions:

  • Sitting - _10_% of time

  • Walking/Standing - _90_% of time

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.