Theresa King
Nashville,TN
Summary
Results-driven Diet Clerk Supervisor with extensive experience for over twenty years in meal planning and food safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and oversee departmental operations, ensuring compliance with therapeutic diet guidelines and food safety regulations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diet Clerk Supervisor
Ascension St. Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
02.2016 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations of the diet clerk department to ensure accurate and timely processing of patient diet orders.
- Served as liaison between dietitians, nursing staff, and food service teams to support continuity of patient care.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated diet clerks to maintain departmental standards and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured adherence to therapeutic diet guidelines, infection control policies, and food safety regulations.
- Addressed and resolved patient concerns related to meal service, contributing to improved patient satisfaction.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Diet Clerk Lead
HCA Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2000 - 08.2015
- Functioned as Team Lead, supporting and guiding diet clerks while coordinating daily workflow.
- Accurately processed physician diet orders and updated patient meal selections using hospital systems.
- Communicated effectively with clinical staff regarding diet changes and patient dietary needs.
- Assisted with tray line operations to ensure meal accuracy and timely delivery.
- Provided courteous, professional service to patients and families
Education
High School Diploma -
Glencliff High School
Nashville, TNSkills
- Meal planning expertise
- Organizational growth
- Food safety protocols
- Motivational skills
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- HIPAA Training/Certification
- Food Safety & Sanitation Training/Certification
Timeline
Diet Clerk Supervisor
Ascension St. Thomas Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2025
Diet Clerk Lead
HCA Centennial Medical Center
07.2000 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Glencliff High School
References
Available Upon Request