Diet Clerk

Diet Clerk – Job Description

A Diet Clerk is responsible for assisting the dietary department in planning, recording, and serving meals that meet patients' nutritional needs and medical requirements. They act as a link between patients, dietitians, and the food service staff to ensure accurate food service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients regarding food preferences, allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• Translate dietitian's meal plans into accurate patient meal orders.
• Review and update patient diet information in the system daily.
• Ensure meal tickets and trays correspond to prescribed diets.
• Communicate changes in diets, food allergies, or special requests to kitchen staff.
• Answer patient calls related to meals and resolve food service issues.
• Maintain accurate diet office records, menus, and reports.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and food service staff to meet patient needs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital dietary policies and food safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Graduate of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience:
• Previous experience in healthcare food service, nutrition, or dietary department (preferred).
• Skills & Competencies:
• Knowledge of basic nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow diet orders and medical terminology.
• Computer literacy for data entry and diet software.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person