Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Service

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Dietary Assistant to support patient meal service, food preparation, and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. The role involves tray assembly, dish room duties, and maintaining clean work areas while following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in portion control, and responsive service to patients and staff, with daily tasks that ensure quality food delivery in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written and oral communication.
• Simple computer skills and common software familiarity.
• Good telephone etiquette and clear communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work areas per task assignment, maintains sanitizer strength, and cleans as needed.
• Sets up areas with utensils, restocks, and keeps spaces clean and organized.
• Produces appetizing food and beverage items following recipes and batch production.
• Maintains proper portioning and FIFO food handling per menu cycles.
• Greets customers and serves them efficiently while focusing on service quality.
• Addresses customer complaints politely and seeks management when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness by cleaning spills and removing trash promptly.
• Merchandises areas with neat, attractive and orderly layout.
• Ensures sanitation, safety, and quality control per policy.
• Documents refrigerator and dish machine temperatures and reports malfunctions.
• Operates, cleans, and stores kitchen equipment properly.
• Stores and labels food items and chemicals correctly.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Basic computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers card

PIC training

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Dietary Assistant to support patient meal service, food preparation, and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. The role involves tray assembly, dish room duties, and maintaining clean work areas while following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in portion control, and responsive service to patients and staff, with daily tasks that ensure quality food delivery in a patient-centered setting.