Dietary Kitchen Associate – Day Shift, Full-Time

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift, full-time Dietary Food Services Worker in Montclair, New Jersey. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering friendly service to patients and guests.

You will work in a hospital kitchen, support meal delivery and tray setup, clean and sanitize areas, and follow sanitation codes. Previous food service experience is preferred, and compensation will reflect experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Previous food service experience (preferred).
• Ability to follow sanitation and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and build food items while providing customer service and adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare and deliver food and trays, wash dishes, and clean the kitchen per health standards.
• Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables.
• Prepare cold sandwiches and read recipes.
• Adhere to state sanitation codes and regulations.
• Follow break schedules and assist as assigned.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift, full-time Dietary Food Services Worker in Montclair, New Jersey. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering friendly service to patients and guests.

You will work in a hospital kitchen, support meal delivery and tray setup, clean and sanitize areas, and follow sanitation codes. Previous food service experience is preferred, and compensation will reflect experience.