Job Description

Overview

Join a Team That Cares for People Like Family

At Lorien Bel Air, we know great care starts with great people. We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Dietary Clerk to support our Dining Services team and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. If you enjoy working with seniors, have strong organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we would love to meet you.

Competitive Rate

• $17.00 to $18.00 per hour
• Same-Day Pay for all Employees!

Benefits for Full-Time

• PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
• 6 Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Double time when worked for all hourly employees
• CareFirst Medical Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• RN Loan Repayment
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain resident diet orders and dietary records.
• Update resident meal preferences, allergies, and therapeutic diet information.
• Coordinate with nursing, clinical, and dietary teams regarding diet changes.
• Assist residents with menu selections and meal requests.
• Prepare meal tallies, production reports, and dietary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and company dietary regulations.
• Answer departmental phone calls and respond to resident and family inquiries.
• Support dietary service operations and resident satisfaction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic health and dietary systems.
• Assist with audits and quality assurance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous healthcare, dietary, food service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition terminology is a plus.
• Strong computer, data entry, and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule & Availability

• Full Time Hour
• 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM
• Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)

Lorien Bel Air is proud to be one of the largest combined skilled nursing and assisted living communities in Harford County. We’re recognized for our commitment to exceptional care, innovative technology, and award-winning services — including being named “Best Assisted Living and Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Convenient Location: We’re located right off Rt. 924 in Bel Air, MD — just 20 minutes from White Marsh, Essex, and Edgewood, making your commute quick and easy.

If you're passionate about making a difference in a modern, growing facility that values both its residents and staff, Lorien Bel Air is the place to be.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.