Nutrition Services Clerk

Encompass Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Chattanooga, TN is looking for a Nutrition Services Clerk to assist in preparing therapeutic meals and ensuring patient dietary needs are met. This role is essential in maintaining patient wellbeing and enhances the culinary experience for all stakeholders.

Employees will enjoy benefits such as affordable healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for education reimbursement. The position demands a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in a similar role.

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

• Distributes and collects menus, assists patients with diet orders.
• Visits patients to gather food preferences and document nutritional history.
• Checks patient tray lines for meal accuracy.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Service Clerk Career Opportunity

As a Nutrition Services Clerk, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions. This role supports the well-being of our patients and aligns with culinary excellence.

Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you will experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized with awards and accolades, including being named one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award.

Starting Perks And Benefits

From day one, you will have access to a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. Benefits include:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both 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.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects menus, assists patients with diet orders, and processes menus.
• Updates patient kardex as required to include all diet changes; documents nourishments as ordered.
• Visits patients to gather food preferences, allergies, and to document all nutritional history.
• Completes production sheets and documents all special food requests.
• Checks patient tray lines to ensure each meal is accurate to diet, patient request, and garnishing.
• Prepares and checks early trays; ensures that food carts leave the kitchen at scheduled times.
• Performs 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.