Catering Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Dietetic Assistant/Catering Clerk to support dining services. This role covers cashier duties, catering setup, and storeroom organization, with emphasis on customer satisfaction and accuracy. Shifts vary with events; main shift 5:30a–2p, 40 hours/week.

Must have Food Service Worker Permit and a high school diploma preferred. Training on tray delivery and department orientation will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid FSWP or obtain a temporary FSWP before start date and maintain it throughout employment.
• Ability to handle cash, credits, and meal vouchers according to policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash, credit cards, payroll deductions and meal vouchers following department policies
• Operate the register system accurately with correct change and deposits
• Review menu, pricing and register screen prior to shift
• Maintain a clean, stocked work area throughout shift
• Follow recipes and techniques when preparing beverages
• Assemble supplies for catered events and deliver them per standards
• Interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner
• Inspect items during receiving and reject/credit when necessary
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and store items per FDA Food Code
• Dietetic Assistant duties may be assigned as needed

Skills

Cash handling

Register operation

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) required

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position’s assignment generally requires greater responsibility than a Dietetic Assistant. This role’s assignments include cashier (including Doctor’s Dining and Espresso), catering, and storeroom. Customer satisfaction is crucial to these assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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, equipment or utensil; May be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Properly handles cash, credit cards, payroll deductions and meal vouchers following department policies
• Efficiently and accurately operates the register system including correct change, asking customers to open containers and over/under deposits within department compliance guidelines.
• Reviews the menu, pricing and register screen prior to starting shift.
• Maintains work area throughout shift. Area is clean and well stocked.
• Follows all recipes and techniques when preparing beverages.
• Assembles supplies needed for catered events.
• Sets-up, delivers, serves and cleans catered events according to established standards.
• Interacts with customers in a professional courteous manner. For catered events, service is quiet an unobtrusive.
• Items are stored according to FDA Food Code
• Work with vendors regarding deliveries, orders, pars and proper storage.
• Items are inspected during receiving and unacceptable products are rejected and documented for credit.
• Follows training and safety procedures when operating equipment. Equipment is cleaned and properly stored.
• Inventories assigned areas and stocks to par. Assembles and delivers orders for a variety of areas.
• Dietetic Assistant duties may be assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires bending, lifting and carrying of food and supply items and equipment of up to 50 lbs. (150 lbs. & ability to push or pull 4000 lbs. in inventory positions.)
• Ability to stand for all of the working day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
• Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

Skills And Abilities

• Math skills required to work with cash and inventory.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description

Shifts and weekends vary according to events; Main shift of 530a to 2p with possible changes based on events.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

602 WVUH Catering

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.