Dietary Services Coordinator — Senior Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Double time

CareFirst Medical Benefits

Tuition Assistance

RN Loan Repayment

HRA Fund

EAP

FSA

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Job summary

Lorien Bel Air is seeking a detail-oriented Dietary Clerk to support our dining services team and ensure residents receive nutritionally appropriate meals. You will process diet orders, update preferences, and coordinate with nursing and dietary staff in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This full-time role offers benefits and requires strong computer and communication skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

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.

Job description

Lorien Bel Air is seeking a detail-oriented Dietary Clerk to support our dining services team and ensure residents receive nutritionally appropriate meals. You will process diet orders, update preferences, and coordinate with nursing and dietary staff in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This full-time role offers benefits and requires strong computer and communication skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.