Dietary Assistant

WVU Medicine•Saint Joseph, MO

14d

About The Position

This position may be assigned a variety of fundamental food service duties. Typical assignments include patient tray line (meal assembly), dish room, utilities (floors and trash), cafeteria server, and cold food production. In addition, the Dietetic Assistant will work as a team to deliver high quality food and service to patients and customers.

Requirements

For West Virginia locations(excluding Berkeley/Morgan County): Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the local health department prior to starting OR obtain a Temporary FSWP no later than the first worked day and a permanent FSWP within 1 week of start date or next available class.
For Ohio locations: Obtain a ServSafe Person In Charge certification within 90 days of hire.
For Maryland locations: Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the local health department, surrounding counties, ServSafe, or StateFoodSafety prior to starting OR obtain a Temporary FSWP no later than the first worked day and a permanent FSWP within 1 week of start date or next available class.
Ability to understand written and oral communication.
Computer skills - know how to use basic computer components (keyboard, mouse, tablet) and basic computer applications such as Microsoft word.
Telephone skills - know how to use speaker phones, headsets, and telephone etiquette.
Ability to push fully loaded tray cart (approx. 250 lbs.).
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Requires patient interaction with some conditions/appearance that may be distressing.
Enter isolation precaution patient rooms with proper protective equipment.
Kitchen environment that is often noisy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepares all work areas for operation, per task assignment including filling bucket with sanitizing solution, and a clean wiping cloth. Maintain sanitizer strength throughout shift. Change as needed.
Set-up area including utensils, restock, clean and organize assigned area maintaining cleanliness throughout the shift.
Produces and maintains attractive, appetizing and quality food and beverage products.
Follows menu cycle, proper portions and standardized recipes preparing food items in batch production. Utilizes leftovers, using the first in, first out method.
Greets customers, politely asks for order and efficiently serves customer. Remains focused on the customer and service throughout the encounter.
Addresses customer complaints in a polite professional manner. Seeks management assistance when needed.
Cleans spills promptly and post appropriate caution signage. Removes trash from service areas promptly.
Merchandises area through: Clean, uncluttered, attractive and orderly arrangement of work area.
Ensures that all activities meet sanitation, safety and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies.
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 stores and labels food items and chemicals.