Dietary Services Assistant — Menu & Diet Coordinator

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Tech to support the Dietetics department by distributing menus, recording diet information, and assisting with meal preparation and service. You will help ensure accurate diet documentation and respond to patient menu requests in a timely, courteous manner.

The role requires basic education, food service experience, and a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire; work shifts may vary and the department emphasizes patient care and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6–12 months related experience in office/clerical or food service setting.
• Food Handlers Card required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate functions and activities in the Nutrition Services Department to ensure effective processing and distribution of meals.
• Maintain knowledge of the operation of the patient computer system, the modification of diets, and enteral formulas and formulations.
• Process diet changes and special requests.
• Oversee assembly tray-line, as assigned.
• Distribute and mark menus.
• Accurately record diet prescription and information on appropriate forms.
• Maintain menu filing system.
• Determine food count and maintain records of numbers.
• Assist patients/customers with menu selections.
• Orient and train employees as assigned.

Skills

Dietary knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Tech to support the Dietetics department by distributing menus, recording diet information, and assisting with meal preparation and service. You will help ensure accurate diet documentation and respond to patient menu requests in a timely, courteous manner.

The role requires basic education, food service experience, and a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire; work shifts may vary and the department emphasizes patient care and accuracy.