Dietary Aide -- Dietary -- Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and meal service for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires following portion control methods and maintaining a sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities include orienting staff, participating in inservice programs, and applying proper procedures and data as applicable. Candidates must have a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: No High School Diploma and/or No GED (Required).
• Food Handlers Card (Required) Within 30 days of hire

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.

Education

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

Job description

Dietary Aide -- Dietary -- Memorial Hospital (Job ID: 80128)

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) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

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]

Post Date

09/18/2026

Salary

Negotiable