Diet Clerk serves meals to patients and assists in various processes related to the preparation and delivery of meals. Sets up trays and utensils according to patient requirements. Being a Diet Clerk assists with food preparation tasks. Completes general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of work area. Additionally, Diet Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Diet Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Village is an active 60 Life Plan Retirement Community in Hemet, California. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with wellness, lifelong learning, live entertainment and 5-Star dining. Voted the best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 15 consecutive years.
At The Village we offer a family friendly environment. Our goal is to serve our residents and make their lives harmonious and happy. It takes all associates, from front line staff to management, to make our community a success. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, caring environment we encourage you to apply now.
In addition to a caring warm environment, The Village offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
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The Village is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for long term care residents by performing the following duties:
Writes up menus for every resident with the appropriate diet.
Ensures menus have appropriate diet listed for each resident.
Ensures each resident able to complete own menu is allowed to do so.
House marks menus using likes/dislikes.
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.
Processes room changes as needed.
Ensures each residents' food preferences are adhered to.
Separates both skilled and assisted menusKeeps the Kardex up to date
On days when diet clerk is off gets menus from all residents and tallies food quantities for the next day
Visits with residents in their rooms and have the ability to problem solve and remain focused and calm in stressful situations
Qualifications:
Ability to manage difficult or emotional resident situations and responds promptly to resident needs
Have a special interest in caring for residents in a long term care setting.Must have knowledge of therapeutic diets, Mechanically altered diets, general nutrition knowledge
Ablity to read write and understand English.
Basic Computer skills and Knowledge
6 mos experience in a Long Term Care Facility preferred
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