Hospital Food Service Tech: Patient Meals & Tray Assembly

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a dietary support team member to prepare and deliver patient meal trays following diet orders. You will perform cleaning tasks, handle chemicals safely, and coordinate with nursing and dietitians to ensure accurate meals and feeding guidelines.

Must have a Food Handlers card or obtain within 30 days; high school diploma or equivalent required; prior hospital kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current Food Handlers card or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility or hospital kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers food trays per diet therapy protocols.
• Maintains daily/weekly cleaning duties as per schedules.
• Handles chemicals per vendor guidelines; labels spray bottles.
• Interprets patient enteral fee orders and delivers appropriate products.
• Ensures infection prevention practices and hygiene standards.
• Collaborates with dietitian and nursing to distribute meals.
• Stocks galley/work stations and completes dishroom duties.

Skills

Food handling

Dietary service

Basic math

Reading recipes

Communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a dietary support team member to prepare and deliver patient meal trays following diet orders. You will perform cleaning tasks, handle chemicals safely, and coordinate with nursing and dietitians to ensure accurate meals and feeding guidelines.

Must have a Food Handlers card or obtain within 30 days; high school diploma or equivalent required; prior hospital kitchen experience preferred.