Catering To You Associate - Part Time - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to assist patients with menu selections and collaborate with the Nutrition Department to address individualized patient nutrition needs. The role supports clinical staff to ensure meals meet nutritional requirements while focusing on patient satisfaction.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing education to deliver high-quality care in a hospital setting in Brick Township, NJ.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and coordinate with Food and Nutrition Department
• Work with clinical staff regarding patient nutrition needs to tailor meals
• Ensure meals are nutritious and satisfactory for patients

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Patient focus

Education-minded

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