Dietary Aide -- Dietary -- Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center seeks a Food Service Associate to assist in the preparation and serving of meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will apply portion control methods, maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment, and participate in staff training as needed.

The role requires completing basic education steps and holding a Food Handler Card, with varied shifts and a regular full-time status. Memorial Hospital in Charleston WV serves as the work location.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient needs and development.
• Ability to read and write basic English required.
• Orientation and competency validation during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and document required education.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Comply with attendance policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform work cost-effectively.
• Follow scheduling policies including overtime and shifts.
• Align work with organizational mission.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Co-worker relations

Safety awareness

Education

No HS Diploma / GED required

Tools

Food Handler Card

Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for providing assistance in the preparation of and serving custom meals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Apply methods of portion control.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Orient and train employees as assigned.
• Participate in inservice and educational programs, and apply procedures, techniques, and information appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

No High School Diploma and/or No GED (Required) Education: Eighth grade and ability to read and writeExperience: None

Credentials

• Food Handlers Card (Required)

Work Schedule

Varies

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0

Location

Memorial Hospital

Location of Job

US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sandi L. Ray [e-mail]

Category

Support Services

Employment Type

Employee

Post Date

10/16/2026

Salary

Negotiable