Dietetic Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit(FSWP)from Monongalia County Health Department(MCHD)prior to starting OR obtain aMCHDTemporaryFSWPno later than the first Wednesday of employment* and a permanentMCHDFSWPwithin 1 month of start date (next available class).Must have a validMCHDFSWPthroughout employment. *Until a TemporaryFSWPis 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.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 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.

1. Prepares all work areas for operation, per task assignment.

2. Fills bucket with sanitizing solution, and a clean wiping cloth. Maintain sanitizer strength throughout shift. Change as needed.

3. Set-up, restocks, clean and organizes assigned area as necessary. Maintain clean, organized appearance throughout shift.

4. Gathers utensils based on correct portions.

5. Produces and maintains quality food and beverage products.

6. Prepares attractive and appetizing foods utilizing quality ingredients.

7. Prepares timely products, fresh throughout service and not in excess (batch production).

8. Utilizes leftovers, using the first in, first out method.

9. Follows menu cycle.

10. Utilizes standardized recipes.

11. Correctly portions food.

12. Provides quality services to result in customer/patient satisfaction.

13. Greets customers, politely asks for order and efficiently serves customer.

14. Remains focused on the customer and service throughout the encounter.

15. Is knowledgeable about food ingredients and allergens; asks cook or manager if unsure.

16. Addresses customer complaints in a polite professional manner.Seeks management assistance when needed.

17. Removes trash from service areas promptly.

18. Cleans spills promptly and post appropriate caution signage.

19. Merchandises area through: Clean, uncluttered, attractive and orderly arrangement of work area.

20. Merchandises area through: Attractive and informative displays and garnishes (includes signage, labels, and price stickers in retail areas.)

21. Ensures that all activities meet sanitation, safety and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies.

22. Proper use of cleaning chemicals.

23. Documents refrigerator, dish machine or other equipment temperatures as assigned

24. Alerts facilities and management of malfunctioning equipment.

25. Properly operates, cleans and stores equipment in assigned area.

26. Properly cleans and sanitizes work surfaces throughout scheduled shift.

27. Properly stores and labels food items and chemicals.

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.

1. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to pull a fully loaded patient meal cart (approx. 250 lbs.)

2. Ability to stand for entire shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to effectively work in noisy setting and under deadline pressures.

2. Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

3. Interaction with customers in some assignments.

4. Work with cleaning and dishwashing chemicals.

5. Ability to understand written and oral communication.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary job assignment is Ruby Cafeteria Relief Entree Server with relief assignment in Nutrition Departments as assigned by management: exceptional customer service while working in fast paced, direct customer order, and multi-tasking environment based on training and certification of Hospital and Nutrition Department Standards. The primary task assignment is Ruby Cafeteria Relief with task assignments to include, but not limited to, all areas of Ruby Cafeteria daily operations. Employee reassigned as necessary to required relief positions in Nutrition Department. This job includes alternating weekend shifts and alternating holiday shifts.

Primary Hours Vary: early 530a-200p to late 130p-1000p pay reflects scheduled assigned task, this role will need all 4 job codes assigned at hire.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.