Diet Clerk - Healthcare at Thomas Cuisine at Biofire Diagnostics

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diet Order Processing, Therapeutic Diet Knowledge, Customer Service, Food Safety, Meal Planning, Sanitation, FIFO Method, Patient Communication, Temperature Documentation, Meal Set-up

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Join Our REAL Food Mission! Diet Clerk - Healthcare | Location: Panorama City, CA 91402 Compensation: $19.50- $22.50 per hour| Full-Time Schedule: 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Days off may vary Job Summary Join our nutrition team as a Diet Clerk, where you'll help ensure patients receive meals tailored to their health needs. You'll process diet orders, update menus, and communicate with clinical staff to support safe, accurate, and personalized meal service. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to make a meaningful impact through food and care. What You'll Do * Competently and accurately process diet and nourishment order requests in computer system to optimize efficiency and productivity. * Assist patients with placing meal and snack orders, taking into consideration any food allergies, cultural preferences and CMC therapeutic diet restrictions (Diabetic, House, Renal, GI Bland, etc.). * Assure accuracy and appropriateness of meal including food texture, fluid consistency, appearance, portion control, taste and temperature. Able to make appropriate substitutions according to meal satisfaction standards. * Deliver patient meals and nourishments according to AIDET guidelines. * Assist patients with meal set-up and assure meal satisfaction. * Remove soiled patient trays. * Assure sanitation of meal carts and food service areas. * Perform FIFO (First In, First Out); Accurately cover, label and date all food items and ensure all outdated items are discarded. * Accurately document food temperatures. * Maintain courteous, considerate, cooperative and accurate communication with facility personnel, patients and families. * Other duties as assigned What You Will Bring * High School Diploma or GED * Previous experience as a Diet Clerk and/or knowledge of Therapeutic/Special Diets required * ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card * Six (6) months previous experience with one-on-one customer service interaction * Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen Physical and Sensory Requirements * This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community. What We Offer! * Life/Work Integration * Paid Bereavement Leave * Paid Parental Leave * Paid Baby Bonding Leave * Paid Elder Care Leave * Paid Time Off (Accrued) * Holiday Premium Pay * Health & Wellness * 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross) * Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost) * Voluntary HSA with Company Match * Voluntary FSA * Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support) * Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.) * Financial Wellness * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance * Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy * Voluntary Short-Term Disability * Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D * Plus * A supportive, collaborative work environment * Opportunities for growth Who We Are Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community. Our commitment to you At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture. REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

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Responsibilities

Process diet and nourishment orders while ensuring patients receive meals tailored to their specific health needs and restrictions. Coordinate with clinical staff and manage the delivery, set-up, and sanitation of patient meal services.