Dietetic Clerk

850 Webster Street near Homer, Palo Alto CA

Description

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A FINGERPRINT STATE & FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK! MUST READ, WRITE & SPEAK ENGLISH Job Overview: The Dietetic Clerk organizes the resident's menus to ensure accuracy of diet order, timeliness of meal service and smooth foodservice operations. Responsible for the production of meal tickets, nourishment labels and production tallies for resident/patient menus. Responds to interdepartmental telephone inquiries, maintains all office equipment and supply inventory for nutrition office. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but management may identify other responsibilities of the position. General Responsibilities: · Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for skilled nursing residents. · Examines diet orders and menus received from (residents) and tallies portions and foods of general and modified diets. · Tallies quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen. · Marks tally on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements. · Processes new diets and changes as required. · Participates in tray line and food temperature monitoring as assigned. · Communicates patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality. · May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints or patient discharge. · May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries. · May visit and provide assistance with menu selection to patients. · Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training. · Complies with all Channing House HACCP policies and procedures. · Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. · Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. · Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. · Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Experience/Knowledge: · High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred. · 1 year experience in hospital or extended care facility. Skills/Aptitude: · Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential. · Ability to maintain a positive attitude. · Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect. · Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives. · Ability to use a computer. · Basic food-handling skills. · Must be able read, write and speak English License/Qualifications Certifications: · May require a valid driver’s license · Must be registry eligible for dietetic technician · Must have California Foods Handlers Card' ' Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $20.80 per hour COVID-19 considerations: All who enter building have temp taken, employees must be vaccinated (+booster if eligible). Handwashing stations, social distancing.