Diet Clerk - FT Days

11903 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Food and Nutrition

Full time

Yes

40

Hours may vary, 5:45 am until 2:15 pm; 6:00 am until 2:30pm and 6:15 am until 2:45 pm. Every other weekend and holiday are required

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives diet changes throughout the day, i.e. diet orders, patient admissions, cancellations, transfers, special physician or dietitian orders such as tube feedings and supplements, requests for late trays and diet instructions.
• Checks menus for completeness and accuracy; refers problems to the Dietitian.
• Answers room service phone and obtains meal selections from patients based on current diet order.
• Prints off tube feedings and nourishment labels; checks labels for accuracy.
• Maintains department files. Enters all supplements, tube feedings, snacks, other food allergies and patient preferences into the card file.
• Accurately performs duties or answers questions regarding dietary procedures, nutrition services procedures, write-ins, foods allowed on all modified diets, guest tray procedures, isolation procedures etc.
• Prepares food production reports. Prints off missed meals and tray counts.
• Inventories and orders supplies/forms or communicates need for supplies to the Manager, Supervisor or Lead.
• Operates a cash register and completes cash handling functions.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, and Word) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to walk and stand the majority of the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and the ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• May be required to enter isolation rooms, therefore personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.