Catering To You Associate - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate to help patients with menu selections and coordinate with the Nutrition Department to meet dietary needs. You will work with clinical staff to ensure meals align with nutrition plans and patient preferences.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patients' lives.
• Exceptional teamwork focus.
• Commitment to ongoing education.
• Ability and passion to deliver high quality care focused on patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and dining preferences.
• Collaborate closely with the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Work with clinical staff regarding patient nutrition needs.
• Cater to patient requests while ensuring meals are nutritious and satisfactory.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Learns quickly

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient-focused care

Ongoing education

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate is responsible for assisting our patients with menu selections and works hand-in-hand with our Food and Nutrition Department. This individual will work closely with our clinical staff regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements and use this knowledge to cater to specific patient requests and needs all the while keeping meals nutritious and satisfactory.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• Ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Food service experience