Food Service Associate - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Food Service Associate to support patient meals, catering, and cafeteria service. Under the direction of the food service supervisor, you will prepare cold foods, assemble meals, and ensure timely delivery to units and patients.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and basic computer skills to log orders and use iPads. GED or high school diploma preferred; prior food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to read and write. Basic computer skills. Must be able to use mobile devices like iPads.
• GED preferred.
• Food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cold foods.
• Assemble meals for patients, catering, cafeteria.
• Deliver meals to patients and departments.
• Support Meals on Wheels program as needed.
• Work under food service supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

iPad usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

GED preferred

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 food service associate performs a variety of food service functions under the direction of the food service supervisor. These functions include, but are not limited to, cold food production, meal assembly, and meal delivery. The major service areas include patient, catering, cafeteria and meals on wheels.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to read and write. Basic computer skills. Must be able to use mobile devices like iPads.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• G.E.D preferred.
• Food service experience preferred.