Dietary Assistant (11:00am - 7:30pm)

Madison Park Healthcare; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington, WV is seeking a Dietary Assistant to support meal preparation and patient service. You will work with the dietary team to ensure nutritious meals meet each patient’s dietary requirements, while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

You will follow dietary guidelines, assist with inventory, and communicate with staff to coordinate dietary needs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in dietary or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to patients and residents.
• Follow dietary guidelines and restrictions to ensure that meals meet the needs of each patient.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, and staff to ensure that dietary needs are met.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Description: Dietary Assistant

As a Dietary Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to our patients and residents. You will work closely with our dietary team to ensure that our patients receive high-quality, nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to patients and residents
• Follow dietary guidelines and restrictions to ensure that meals meet the needs of each patient
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and supplies
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, and staff to ensure that dietary needs are met
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity:
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.