Nutrition Care Assistant

Food Service Worker

This position provides direct patient meal service, either obtaining meal selections in person or via the hospitality center ordering system, delivering meals and retrieving meal trays. Must be knowledgeable in special diets and allergies. Also maintain cleanliness of nutrition centers in patient care areas. Excellent customer service skills and concern for all aspects of patient safety crucial.

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 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.

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. Can push fully loaded tray cart (approx. 250 lbs). Ability to stand for most of the working day.

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. This position requires patient interaction, some conditions / appearance may be distressing. Enter isolation precaution patient rooms with proper protective equipment. Kitchen environment often noisy.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description : Shift may vary primarily will be 5 : 30 am to 2pm. Rotating weekends rotating holidays. May be scheduled thru the week based on need. Scheduled Weekly Hours : 8. Shift : Day (United States of America). Exempt / Non-Exempt : United States of America (Non-Exempt). Company : WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals. Cost Center : 600 WVUH Dietary. 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.