Unit Description:
No need to go far to change the world – one patient at a time. Your nutritional know-how can help residents in your community live happier, healthier lives.
Sodexo is seeking a Diet Clerk (Dietetic Technician) for Artman - Liberty Lutheran Community located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. This Diet Clerk will manage the diet and tray card system by entering meal orders and diet preferences and ensuring order accuracy. This individual will regularly engage with residents and be involved in food service operations as needed.
As a proud member of the Liberty Lutheran Family of Services, Artman is a faith-based organization with a rich tradition of providing high-quality care to residents of all faiths in Montgomery County, PA. Our not-for-profit team of long-term caregivers has experience in Personal Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Residents of our community have the peace of mind knowing a full continuum of health care is available on site.
Reporting to our Food Service Director, the successful candidate will:
- enter diet preferences into the database management system;
- manage our diet database and ensure accuracy of orders;
- engage residents in conversations around food offerings and menus;
- work with a fulltime RD to regularly interact with residents and provide basic diet education; and/or
- support our operations team with food service tasks as needed.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
- experience in a senior living setting, preferred;
- knowledge of various therapeutic diets and modified texture diets;
- database management experience;
- strong verbal and written communication skills;
- strong leadership skills;
- the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff; and/or
- excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with seniors to make every day a better day for our residents
Learn more about Artman - Liberty Lutheran Community
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.
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Working for Sodexo:
Join a team of dietitians who are passionate about their profession, with patients at the heart of everything we do. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!
What We Offer:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
Credentials Requirement:
- Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
- Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Dietetic Technician at Sodexo summary:
The Dietetic Technician at Artman - Liberty Lutheran Community plays a vital role in managing meal orders and diet preferences for residents, ensuring accuracy through database management. This position involves engaging with residents, providing basic diet education, and supporting food service operations in a senior living environment. Candidates should have experience with therapeutic diets, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving the health and happiness of seniors.
Keywords:
Dietetic Technician, Nutritional Management, Senior Living, Meal Orders, Dietary Support, Food Service, Therapeutic Diets, Database Management, Diet Education, Healthcare
