Dietetic Specialist-13

WVU Medicine

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Specialist performs assignments with greater responsibility than a Dietetic Assistant, including cashiering in Ruby Cafeteria, Doctor’s Dining, and Espresso; catering; and storeroom work. Customer satisfaction is crucial. The primary assignment is Afternoon Ruby Cafeteria Cashier, with relief assignments in Doctor’s Dining, Ruby Cafeteria, and other Nutrition Department areas as assigned by management. Employees may be reassigned as needed and may also perform Dietetic Assistant duties. Primary hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., subject to variation based on business needs. The position includes alternating weekend and holiday shifts. The employee handles payments, operates the register, maintains work areas, prepares beverages, supports catered events, stores and receives products, coordinates with vendors, inventories and stocks assigned areas, assembles orders, and follows food-safety, equipment, and department procedures. A valid Monongalia County Health Department Food Service Worker Permit is required throughout employment. The employee must have the permit before starting or obtain a temporary permit no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent permit within one month of the start date. Until obtaining a temporary permit, the employee may not handle exposed food or food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils, but may be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation. The role requires standing throughout the workday and bending, lifting, and carrying food, supplies, and equipment. Work may take place in noisy settings, under deadline pressures, and in hot, cold, or wet areas. Math skills for cash and inventory and the ability to understand written and oral communication are required.

Requirements

Valid Monongalia County Health Department Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) throughout employment; alternatively, obtain a temporary MCHD FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent permit within one month of the start date, at the next available class.
Until a temporary FSWP is obtained, may not handle exposed food or any food-contact surface, equipment, or utensil.
Math skills needed to work with cash and inventory.
Ability to understand written and oral communication.
Ability to stand for the entire workday.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry food and supply items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; inventory positions may involve items up to 150 pounds and the ability to push or pull 4,000 pounds.
Ability to work effectively in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle cash, credit cards, payroll deductions, and meal vouchers according to department policies.
Operate the register system efficiently and accurately, including providing correct change and following procedures related to containers and overages or shortages.
Review the menu, pricing, and register screen before starting a shift.
Keep the work area clean and well stocked throughout the shift.
Follow recipes and techniques when preparing beverages.
Assemble supplies needed for catered events.
Set up, deliver, and serve catered events, then clean up according to established standards.
Interact with customers professionally and courteously; provide quiet, unobtrusive service at catered events.
Store items according to the FDA Food Code.
Work with vendors on deliveries, orders, par levels, and proper storage.
Inspect items upon receipt; reject and document unacceptable products for credit.
Follow training and safety procedures when operating equipment, and clean and store equipment properly.
Inventory assigned areas, stock to par, and assemble and deliver orders for various areas.
Perform Dietetic Assistant duties as needed.
Provide customer service in cashier and relief assignments across Nutrition Department areas as assigned.
Work alternating weekend shifts and alternating holiday shifts.