Hospital Diet Aide — Fresh Meals & Patient Care

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to support a variety of food service duties, including patient tray assembly, dish room tasks, utilities, cafeteria service, and cold food production. The role emphasizes high-quality food and customer service in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, following recipes, and assisting with temperature documentation while ensuring safe handling of items and prompt response to issues.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handlers card OR obtained within 30 days of hire.
• PIC training provided through the County Health Department.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work areas per task assignment, maintain sanitizer strength.
• Set up area, restock, clean and organize assigned area.
• Produce and maintain attractive, appetizing and quality food and beverages.
• Follow menu cycle, portions and standardized recipes; utilize leftovers FIFO.
• Greet customers, take orders and serve; maintain focus on customer service.
• Address customer complaints politely and escalate to management when needed.
• Clean spills promptly and post caution signage; remove trash promptly.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitary standards meet department policies.
• Document temperatures of refrigerators and dish machines; alert facilities of issues.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers card

Job description

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to support a variety of food service duties, including patient tray assembly, dish room tasks, utilities, cafeteria service, and cold food production. The role emphasizes high-quality food and customer service in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, following recipes, and assisting with temperature documentation while ensuring safe handling of items and prompt response to issues.