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Diet Clerk - Hospital

San Jose, CA 95116

Posted: 03/27/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Diet Assistant, Diet Clerk Job Number: 3772 Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour

Job Description


Make a Difference in Patient Care as Diet Clerk
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about enhancing patient care? As a Diet Clerk in our Nutrition Services team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive nutritionally appropriate meals tailored to their dietary needs. Your work directly impacts patient health, comfort, and satisfaction—making every meal count.

Job details:
  • Location: San Jose, California
  • Pay: $29.00 per hour
  • Start Date: April 14, 2025
  • End Date: October 31, 2025
  • Shift: AM (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), Varying Schedule (Prescheduled)
  • Department: Nutrition Services

Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Weekly Completion Bonus – Earn an extra $120 per week
  • Great Working Location – Join a leading healthcare team in San Jose, CA
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health insurance and personalized service
  • Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Earn $125 for every successful referral
  • Weekly Payroll – Get paid on time, every time
  • 24-Hour Accessibility – We’re here to support you

What We’re Looking For
  • Education: High School Diploma or two years of Food Service Assistant experience in lieu of education
  • Experience: Minimum one year in a diet clerk role
  • Availability: Must be available for weekends and weekday
  • Skills & Knowledge:
  • Strong working knowledge of therapeutic diets (ie: cardiac, diabetic, renal, low sodium, texture-modified diets, etc.) 
  • Ability to manually review, correct, and modify menus without relying on automated food service software
  • Strong clerical and math skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently

A Day in the Life of a Diet Clerk
As a Diet Clerk, your day begins with reviewing and processing diet orders, ensuring that each patient receives meals tailored to their medical and nutritional needs. You will work closely with clinical dietitians to adjust menus, accommodate dietary restrictions, and maintain accurate diet sheets.

Throughout the day, you will:
  • Check tray lines for accuracy and assist with meal distribution
  • Update patient menus and process late tray requests?
  • Communicate with nurses, patients, and kitchen staff to resolve dietary concerns
  • Tally menu items to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly

Every meal matter, and your role is essential in delivering exceptional nutrition care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

About Power Personnel
Power Personnel has been the trusted healthcare staffing expert in Northern California since 1994. We partner with top hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities to connect professionals like you with competitive pay, excellent working conditions, and a supportive team.

Refer a Friend & Earn $125
Know someone looking for a job? Send referrals to referrals@powerpersonnel.com and earn $125 for every successful referral. (The referred candidate must work at least 20 shifts to qualify.)
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

 
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