Food Service Associate - Part Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver meals, ensuring high patient satisfaction. The role involves meal preparation, sanitation tasks, and customer service, requiring strong communication skills and a dedication to quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
• Dedication to ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals while maintaining high satisfaction.
• Operate register and maintain compliance with diet prescriptions.
• Perform sanitation tasks and document food temperatures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service Associate - Part Time - Day

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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 support one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive environment dedicated to community service.

The Food Service Associate prepares and delivers patient meals within strict deadlines while maintaining high patient satisfaction for food and nutrition. Responsibilities include meal preparation, dishwashing, utility work, and register handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with diet prescriptions and patient preferences.
• Operate register according to procedures, including close-out and deposit steps.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Perform sanitation tasks like sweeping, mopping, and garbage removal.
• Document dish machine temperatures, food temperatures, and other logs accurately.
• Post menu boards and signage as assigned.
• Prepare and serve food following menu and portion guides.
• Stock stations with supplies and food items.
• Inspect china for cleanliness and chipping.
• Deliver and pick up food trucks and deliver meals as assigned.
• Follow proper food handling and safety regulations, including HACCP, Aide, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

Preferred:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Some experience in food service.

If you believe you are a good fit, please apply today!