Diet Clerk

PRN/Per Diem | 7am-3:30pm OR 10am-6:30pm

$16-21.75/hr
(Pay based on experience)

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility. With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults. We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Minimum rate of $18 for Full and Part Time GNA staff & $16 per hour campus wide
  • You may also be entitled to receive all applicable shift differentials
• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance for Full Time Employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

As a Diet Clerk, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by obtaining, entering, maintaining and modifying dietary information for residents/patients. You will prepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods.

What will I do as a Diet Clerk?

• Print weekly menu and distribute to units. Collect completed menus from units. As needed, meet with resident/patients to review weekly menu and food choices, and assist in making selections.
• Enter all resident/patient menu selections into computerized food service software. For new admissions, enter clinical diet information as notified by nursing unit. Process new diets and changes from Nursing, physician, etc.
• Review resident/patient menu selections to determine the quantity and portions of foods and diet types. Tally quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared by the kitchen. Notify Executive Chef of the counts.
• Answer phone calls from nurses, residents/patients, family members, visitors regarding menu and diet. Answer questions and explains dietary selections.
• Print tray tickets for each meal. Cut and sort tray tickets for each unit. Ensure that all diet changes are reflected in tray tickets and are current.

What is required in this position?

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires two years' experience in healthcare food service.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.