Patient Meal & Food Service Specialist

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support patient meal service and food preparation. You will assist in patient tray assembly, dish room and cafeteria operations, while maintaining clean, safe dining areas.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and work as part of a team to deliver quality food and service to patients and customers, upholding sanitation and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler card or obtain within 30 days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare all work areas for operation and maintain sanitizer strength throughout shift
• Set up area including utensils, restock, clean and organize assigned area
• Produce and maintain attractive, appetizing and quality food and beverages
• Follow menu cycle, portions and standardized recipes; use FIFO approach
• Greet and serve customers; handle requests professionally
• Address customer complaints politely and involve management when needed
• Clean spills promptly and remove trash from service areas
• Merchandise area with a clean, uncluttered arrangement
• Ensure sanitation, safety and quality control as per policy
• Document temperatures of refrigerators and dish machines; alert when malfunctioning
• Operate, clean and store equipment properly
• Store and label food items and chemicals

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support patient meal service and food preparation. You will assist in patient tray assembly, dish room and cafeteria operations, while maintaining clean, safe dining areas.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and work as part of a team to deliver quality food and service to patients and customers, upholding sanitation and safety guidelines.