Dietary Clerk - Part Time (Hours Vary)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Clerk to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure that patient meal trays meet dietary requirements while maintaining effective communication with both internal and external clients. Your responsibilities will include reviewing meal plans, modifying patient menus, and ensuring the accuracy of tray builds. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of the community in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a hospital food service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with clients.
• Modify patient menus according to diet orders.
• Ensure accuracy of meal tray builds.

Skills

Customer Service

Meal Planning

Inventory Management

Dietary Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dietary Software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Job Category

Nutrition Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Dietary Clerk reports to the Nutrition Manager. This position ensures patient meal tray meets dietary requirements under a diet clerk scope of practice.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationship with internal and external clients
• Review meal plan assigned by clinical care team members and report information to appropriate departments to ensure timely delivery of meals
• Modify patient menus according to diet order while utilizing appropriate software
• Review alerts for diet changes and communicate changes accordingly
• Maintain inventory of diet office supplies
• Review tray to ensure accuracy of tray build

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Previous experience in a hospital food service environment, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position requires driving between system facilities.