Compensation: $17.25 to $22.50 / hour (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

Why Join Glens Falls Hospital?

Shift Premiums: Extra pay for evening and weekend shifts!
Paid Training: No experience? We will teach you everything you need to know.
Career Launchpad: Fast-track your growth into healthcare or advanced culinary roles.

The Impact You Can Make

At Glens Falls Hospital, you do more than serve food — you deliver comfort, care, and healing. As a Dietary Clerk, you are a vital part of our patient care team. This position is accountable for receiving and responding to requests for meal service for patients. You will be trained to accomplish menu management, utilizing computer software programs. Ongoing communication with telephone and computer technology will ensure patients have met their nutritional needs.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

Coordinate and process provider orders for diets and supplemental feedings
Independently communicates with nursing units via phone or clinical information system: receives calls and processes phone messages and transitions to the appropriate personnel, prepares the appropriate meal tray ticket and dispenses to the production staff for preparation needs
Audits meal tickets for accuracy with diet orders
Manages reports of clinical and production areas; generates various reports from department specific computer software program, identifies reports needed on a daily basis and distributes accordingly
Utilizes DFM software and electronic tablets in assisting patient with daily bedside menu selections

What You Bring to the Team (Qualifications/Experience)

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred (but not required)
Experience: Customer service or food service experience is a plus, but not required
Language & Math: Must be able to read, write, and understand English, alongside basic computer skills
People Skills: A warm personality capable of connecting with patients, guests, and coworkers
Eager to Learn: Ability to grasp dietary orders independently and proficiency in computer programs / department basics within 2 weeks.

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.

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Dietary Clerk - Nutrition Services