Food Service Aide

Select Medical; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong orientation

Recharge & Refresh PTO

Health plan options (medical, vision,

Company-matching 401(k) retirement

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Saddle Brook, NJ is hiring a Food Service Aide (FSA)/Dietary Aide. This full-time role handles patient meals, dining room service, and dish room tasks, supporting the hospital's commitment to compassionate patient care.

The position offers a starting hourly wage between $18.75 and $23.79 plus shift differential, with a thorough orientation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare food service experience.
• Strong customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve patient meals and assist in dining room services.
• Assist in dish room and cleanup while maintaining safety.
• Ensure timely and accurate food preparation and service.
• Follow shift procedures without compromising quality.
• Volunteer to help in other kitchen areas when needed.
• Show reliability and dependability in daily tasks.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Food service

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Food Service Aide (FSA) / Dietary AideLocation: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663Schedule: Full-Time, (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $18.75 - $23.79 (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

You will perform a variety of patient food services, dining room services, and dish room services. You will be an integral part of the food preparations, serving of the prepared food to patients, families, staff, and visitors, and assisting in clean up.

• Providing quality work, showing knowledge of the job, and good decision-making.
• Being timely and efficient when preparing food.
• Providing high-quality food preparation and service.
• Completing all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work.
• Volunteering to help in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.
• Demonstrating reliability and dependability in your work.
• Operating equipment and performing related duties in a safe manner

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous healthcare food service experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans