Nutrition Service Clerk

Encompass Health; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Clerk to support patient meal preparation and service. You will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and assemble meals for employees, visitors, and special events.

The role includes assisting with diet orders, updating records, collecting patient preferences, and ensuring trays meet diet specifications. Attention to detail for accuracy, timing, and hygiene is essential.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit, if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Minimum one-year experience as a Diet Clerk/Nutrition Services Clerk in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect menus, assist patients with diet orders, and process menus.
• Update patient kardex with diet changes; document nourishments as ordered.
• Visit patients to gather food preferences, allergies, and document nutritional history.
• Complete production sheets and document all special food requests.
• Check patient tray lines to ensure each meal is accurate to diet, patient request, and garnishing.
• Prepare and check early trays; assure that food carts leave the kitchen at scheduled times.
• Perform cleaning duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Services Clerk

As a Nutrition Services Clerk, you will play a crucial role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect menus, assist patients with diet orders, and process menus.
• Update patient kardex with diet changes; document nourishments as ordered.
• Visit patients to gather food preferences, allergies, and document nutritional history.
• Complete production sheets and document all special food requests.
• Check patient tray lines to ensure each meal is accurate to diet, patient request, and garnishing.
• Prepare and check early trays; assure that food carts leave the kitchen at scheduled times.
• Perform cleaning duties.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit, if mandated by state or county regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year experience as a Diet Clerk/Nutrition Services Clerk in an acute care facility preferred.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.