Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We're looking for a dedicated Diet Clerk to join our dynamic Nutrition Services team. This isn't just about processing orders; it's about being the vital link between our patients' dietary needs and their well-being.

As a Diet Clerk, you'll be at the heart of our patients' nutritional care, ensuring they receive the right meals to support their recovery and comfort. You'll be:

• Engaging directly with patients (or their families) to understand their preferences, allergies, and dietary restrictions, making mealtime a more personalized and positive experience.
• Translating complex dietary orders into actionable meal plans, ensuring accuracy that directly impacts patient health. 
• Seamlessly bridging the gap between nursing staff, dietitians, and our culinary team, making sure everyone is on the same page about patient needs
• Managing meal orders, special requests, and dietary changes with precision, using our state-of-the-art systems.
• Contributing daily to a high-quality food service operation that is essential to patient recovery and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• College-level nutrition courses preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field preferred.
• Previous 1-year kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous Clinical Nutrition office experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.