Dietetic Assistant: Patient Meal Service & Prep

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Dietetic Assistant at Fairmont Medical Center to support patient meal service and food preparation. The role involves assembling trays, serving meals, sanitizing areas, and following standardized recipes.

You will work within a team to ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position requires a Food Handlers card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and PIC training through the County Health Department.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handlers card or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• PIC training to be completed through the County Health Department.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work areas for operation and maintain sanitizer levels.
• Set up area with utensils, restock, and keep area clean.
• Produce and present appetizing and quality food and beverages.
• Follow menu cycle and standardized recipes; manage leftovers using FIFO.
• Greet customers and serve efficiently; maintain focus on service.
• Address customer complaints professionally and escalate when needed.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per department policies.
• Document refrigerator, dish machine or other equipment temperatures and alert facilities if malfunctioning.
• Properly store and label food items and chemicals.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers card or ServSafe certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Dietetic Assistant at Fairmont Medical Center to support patient meal service and food preparation. The role involves assembling trays, serving meals, sanitizing areas, and following standardized recipes.

You will work within a team to ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position requires a Food Handlers card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and PIC training through the County Health Department.