Diet Clerk

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients...

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients: Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and tallies portions and foods of general and soft diets. Tallies quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen. Marks tally on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements. Processes new diets and changes as required. May calculate diabetic diets, using calculator, and following standards established by DIETITIAN, CLINICAL (profess. & kin.) 077.127-014. May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge. May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries.