Nutrition Services Clerk

Description This; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Description This in Chattanooga, TN is looking for a Nutrition Service Clerk to aid in preparing therapeutic diets for patients while crafting meals for employees and visitors. This role is vital in ensuring the dietary needs of patients are met, alongside creating a supportive environment.

With perks including medical plans, tuition reimbursement, and an inclusive community, this position is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve.

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.
• Updates patient kardex and documents nourishments.
• Visits patients to gather food preferences and allergies.

Skills

Menu distribution

Patient assistance

Food preference documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handler's permit

Job description

Nutrition Service Clerk Career Opportunity

Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Nutrition Services Clerk, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions. Consider joining us in a role that not only satisfies your passion for culinary excellence but also contributes to the well‑being of our patients.

Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• 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!

Become the Nutrition Services Clerk you always wanted to be

• 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 preference, 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; assures that food carts leave 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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!