Dietetic Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Dietetic Specialist/Cafeteria Cashier to manage cash handling, food service, and event support. The role includes cashier duties, catering support, and storeroom tasks with emphasis on customer satisfaction in a hospital setting.

Primary hours are 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a 40-hour workweek. Requires a Food Service Worker Permit and willingness to perform Dietetic Assistant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) or obtain temporary FSWP within specified timeline.
• Maintain valid FSWP throughout employment.
• Temporary permit restrictions apply until permanent permit obtained.
• Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Properly handles cash, credit cards, payroll deductions and meal vouchers following department policies.
• Operates register system accurately with correct change and deposits per guidelines.
• Prepares beverages following recipes and maintains a clean, stocked work area.
• Sets up and serves at catered events and assists with nutrition department duties as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Register system

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position’s assignment generally requires greater responsibility than a Dietetic Assistant. This role’s assignments include cashier (including Doctor’s Dining and Espresso), catering, and storeroom. Customer satisfaction is crucial to these assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment* and a permanent MCHD FSWP within 1 month of start date (next available class). Must have a valid MCHD FSWP throughout employment. *Until a Temporary FSWP is obtained: May not handle exposed food or any food contact surface, equipment or utensil; May be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Properly handles cash, credit cards, payroll deductions and meal vouchers following department policies
• Efficiently and accurately operates the register system including correct change, asking customers to open containers and over/under deposits within department compliance guidelines.
• Reviews the menu, pricing and register screen prior to starting shift.
• Maintains work area throughout shift. Area is clean and well stocked.
• Follows all recipes and techniques when preparing beverages.
• Assembles supplies needed for catered events.
• Sets-up, delivers, serves and cleans catered events according to established standards.
• Interacts with customers in a professional courteous manner. For catered events, service is quiet an unobtrusive.
• Items are stored according to FDA Food Code
• Work with vendors regarding deliveries, orders, pars and proper storage.
• Items are inspected during receiving and unacceptable products are rejected and documented for credit.
• Follows training and safety procedures when operating equipment. Equipment is cleaned and properly stored.
• Inventories assigned areas and stocks to par. Assembles and delivers orders for a variety of areas.
• Dietetic Assistant duties may be assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires bending, lifting and carrying of food and supply items and equipment of up to 50 lbs. (150 lbs. & ability to push or pull 4000 lbs. in inventory positions.)
• Ability to stand for all of the working day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
• Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

Skills And Abilities

• Math skills required to work with cash and inventory.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description

Primary job assignment is Dietetic Specialist and Dietetic Specialist relief. The primary task assignment is Ruby Cafeteria Cashier with relief assignment in Doctor’s Dining, Ruby Cafeteria, and other Nutrition Departments as assigned by management: exceptional customer service based on training and certification of Hospital and Nutrition Department Standards. Task assignments include, but not limited to, all areas of Ruby Cafeteria daily operation. Employee to be reassigned as necessary to required relief positions in Nutrition Department. This job includes alternating weekend shifts and alternating holiday shifts.

Primary hours: 530a-200p (C1)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

603 WVUH Cafeteria Ruby

Address

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.