Catering To You Associate - Per Diem - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate to assist patients with menu selections and coordinate with the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure meals meet nutritional needs and patient preferences.

This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adaptability in a hospital setting, with opportunities to grow while delivering high-quality care to patients and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections in coordination with the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Collaborate with clinical staff regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements.
• Ensure meals are nutritious and satisfactory for patients and caregivers.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Accountability

Education

GED or high school diploma

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