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Mohawk Valley Health System
Diet Office Clerk - Per Diem
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Nutrition or Dietetic Technician assists nutritionists in running food service and nutrition education programs. May help plan meals or educate and counsel clients.
$41,100 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
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Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Dietitian, the Diet Office Clerk is to take patient calls who are ordering meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. This position will also perform clerical duties relating to clinical nutrition for our patients and residents as well as focusing on menu correction. Core Job Responsibilities Prepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients
Examine diet orders and menus received from hospital units and tallies portions and foods of general soft diets
Tally quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in the kitchen; marks tallies on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements
Answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge
Communicate patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality
Perform other duties as required Education/Experience Requirements