Dietary Clerk - Part-Time

Saint Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a respected medical center as a Dietary Clerk. This part-time role involves supporting patients with menu selections, ensuring the accuracy of dietary information, and maintaining food safety standards. You'll work under the supervision of a dietitian, contributing to the compassionate care that has been a hallmark of this facility since its founding. If you have a passion for nutrition and patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience with modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and prepare late trays.
• Verify menu accuracy and monitor food temperatures.
• Perform clerical duties related to meal statistics.

Skills

Patient Care

Menu Selection

Food Safety

Clerical Skills

Education

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition

Tools

Computer System for Menu Verification

Job description

Dietary Clerk - Part-Time

Facility

St. Joseph Medical Center

Location

US-MO-Kansas City

ID

2025-201711

Category

Service

Position Type

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

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Diet Clerk - Part-Time

(Weekends Required)

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk provides clinical support by ensuring accurate therapeutic menu selections and proper tray temperatures for patients.

Assists patients with menu selections

• Prepares late trays, ensuring correct diet, presentation, and timely delivery
• Schedules nourishments according to meal patterns
• Updates patient diet information in the system
• Verifies menu accuracy using a computer system.
• Monitors food temperatures before trayline and addresses any issues.
• Manages clerical duties such as meal statistics and meal recording.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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

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