Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Diet ary Clerk . U nder the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures .

Shifts Available : Days

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 7:30am to 3:30pm

Location : Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital's EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet

• Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary

• Communicate diet change, allerg y , and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff

• Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate

• Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, and support quality checks within the nutrition department

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.

• One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred.

County Specific requirement.

• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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FacilityDallas Regional Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Mesquite

ID2025-234824

CategoryService

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt