Dietary Worker - Methodist Dallas Med Ctr - Food

Aramark; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Dallas, TX is hiring a Dietary Worker to support patients by phone and via software systems. You will relay meal needs, record orders, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure accurate nutrition support.

Ideal candidates have prior customer service or call center experience, and familiarity with food service. Strong English communication and calm demeanor under pressure are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service and/or call center experience preferred.
• Experience in food service, as a dietary clerk, or in a related field preferred.
• Fluent in English; bilingual/multilingual a plus.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfort with technology: web-based software, keyboard, headset; typing 35–45 wpm.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient meal service inquiries via phone and software systems.
• Serve as liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services.
• Record patient orders using hospital software.
• Ensure accurate processing of meal orders with knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and the Food & Nutrition team.
• Maintain patient privacy and safety per standards and regulations.
• Follow ARAMARK’s operation standards and conduct policies.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English fluency

Composure under pressure

Tech savvy

Adaptability

Job description

Dietary Worker - Methodist Dallas Med Ctr - Food Job Description Title: Dietary Worker - Methodist Dallas Med Ctr - Food Requisition #: 677821 Location: Dallas, TX, US Career Area: Food Service Information at a Glance

Job Description

The Dietary Worker provides patient support via phone and software systems and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Function comfortably in a fast-paced, performance-based call center environment where every call is recorded and assessed to ensure performance levels are maintained.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Adaptable to customer needs.
• Responsible for patient customer service functions of answering phones, taking menu orders, answering questions or if unable to answer, appropriately directing calls from patients as it relates to their meal or other nutritional needs
• Uses software to record patient orders
• Maintains general knowledge of therapeutic diets to ensure meal orders are processed accurately
• Works closely with doctors, nurses, and the Food & Nutrition team to ensure accurate patient nutrition
• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each customer by observing client confidentiality and by closely adhering to safety and sanitation standards
• Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation. Adheres to ARAMARK’s Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service and/or call center experience preferred
• Experience in food service, as a dietary clerk, or in a related field preferred
• Needs to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfort with using technology including web-based software, keyboard, and telephone headset for the majority of shift. Typical typing of 35 – 45 wpm.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Education

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