Dietetic Assistant-10

About the role

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, this position will work as a team to deliver high quality food and service to patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all work areas for operation, per task assignment.
• Fills bucket with sanitizing solution, and a clean wiping cloth. Maintain sanitizer strength throughout shift. Change as needed.
• Set-up, restocks, clean and organize assigned area as necessary.
• Maintain clean, organized appearance throughout shift.
• Gathers utensils based on correct portions.
• Prepares attractive and appetizing foods utilizing 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 order and efficiently serves customer.
• 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.
• Sets up and cleans equipment in assigned area.
• Alerts facilities and management of malfunctioning equipment.
• Ensures that all activities meet sanitation, safety and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 1 month of start date (next available class).
• Must have a valid MCHD FSWP throughout employment.
• *Until a Temporary FSWP is obtained: May not handle exposed food or any food contact surface, May be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pull a fully loaded patient meal cart (approx. 250 lbs.).
• Ability to stand for entire shift.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to effectively work in 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.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay and Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Shift Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center 603 WVUH Cafeteria Ruby Address 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.