Dietary Clerk — Patient Diet & Tray Coordinator

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. operates Medical City Arlington, a four hundred-plus bed facility delivering comprehensive patient care. This role ensures diet orders are accurate, menus are updated per nutrition guidelines, and meals are assembled and delivered to patients with attention to safety.

You will collaborate with the production team and nursing staff to meet dietary needs. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, 1+ year in food service, and strong reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, plus good

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of experience in food service preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Able to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles as related to modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patients’ diet orders are completed accurately.
• Edit menus following the Nutrition Care Manual.
• Obtain patient menu selections and communicate needs to production team.
• Assemble food trays and deliver to patients following safety guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Nutrition basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. operates Medical City Arlington, a four hundred-plus bed facility delivering comprehensive patient care. This role ensures diet orders are accurate, menus are updated per nutrition guidelines, and meals are assembled and delivered to patients with attention to safety.

You will collaborate with the production team and nursing staff to meet dietary needs. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, 1+ year in food service, and strong reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, plus good