Nutrition Services Clerk - Therapeutic Diets & Meals

Encompass Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is looking for a Nutrition Services Clerk in Woburn, Massachusetts. This role will assist in preparing therapeutic diets for patients and ensuring meal accuracy. Ideal candidates will have experience in an acute care setting and possess a high school diploma.

The position offers various benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join our esteemed team and make a difference in patients' lives!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect menus, assist patients with diet orders, and process menus.
• Update patient kardex for diet changes and document nourishment as ordered.
• Visit patients to gather food preference, allergies, and document nutritional history.
• Complete production sheets and document all special food requests.
• Check patient tray lines to ensure each meal's accuracy.
• Prepare and check early trays; assure scheduled food cart departures.
• Perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Menu distribution and collection

Patient dietary assistance

Food handling knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler's permit (if required)

Job description

Encompass Health is looking for a Nutrition Services Clerk in Woburn, Massachusetts. This role will assist in preparing therapeutic diets for patients and ensuring meal accuracy. Ideal candidates will have experience in an acute care setting and possess a high school diploma.

The position offers various benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join our esteemed team and make a difference in patients' lives!