Dietetic Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Cook & Chef
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- Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment, and a permanent MCHD FSWP within one month of the start date. Must maintain avang…
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares all work areas for operation per task assignment.
- Fills bucket with sanitizing solution and a clean wiping cloth; maintains sanitizer strength throughout shift.
- Set‑up, restock, clean, and organize assigned area as necessary; maintains a clean, organized appearance.
- Gathers utensils based on correct portions.
- Produces and maintains quality food and beverage products.
- Prepares attractive and appetizing foods using quality ingredients.
- Prepares timely products, fresh throughout service, and not in excess (batch production).
- Utilizes leftovers using the first‑in, first‑out method.
- Follows menu cycle.
- Utilizes standardized recipes.
- Correctly portions food.
- Provides quality services to result in customer/patient satisfaction.
- Greets customers, politely asks for orders, and efficiently serves them.
- Remains focused on the customer and service throughout the encounter.
- Is knowledgeable about food ingredients and allergens; asks cook or manager if unsure.
- Addresses customer complaints in a polite professional manner; seeks management assistance when needed.
- Removes trash from service areas promptly.
- Cleans spills promptly and posts appropriate caution signage.
- Merchandises area through clean, uncluttered, attractive and orderly arrangement of work area.
- Merchandises area through attractive and informative displays and garnishes (includes signage, labels, and price stickers in retail areas).
- Ensures that all activities meet sanitation, safety and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies.
- Uses cleaning chemicals properly.
- Documents refrigerator, dish machine or other equipment temperatures as assigned.
- Alerts facilities and management of malfunctioning equipment.
- Properly operates, cleans and stores equipment in assigned area.
- Properly cleans and sanitizes work surfaces throughout scheduled shift.
- Properly stores and labels food items and chemicals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pull a fully loaded patient meal cart (approx. 250 lbs).
- Ability to stand for entire shift.
- Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
- Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.
- Interaction with customers in some assignments.
- Work with cleaning and dishwashing chemicals.
- Ability to understand written and oral communication.
Primary assignment:
Ruby Cafeteria Dietetic Assistant with relief assignment in Nutrition Departments as assigned by management. The primary task assignment is Ruby Cafeteria Deli Sandwich Station with task assignments to include all areas of Ruby Cafeteria daily operations. This job includes alternating weekend shifts and alternating holiday shifts.
Schedule:
40 hours per week, Day shift (United States of America). Non‑Exempt. Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals.
Equal Opportunity
Employer:
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination and complies with fair employment practices.
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