Food Service Associate - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction.

You will assemble meals, assist with dishwashing and utility tasks, and may help with the register. Strong teamwork and a patient-focused approach are essential.

Education and experience in food service are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service 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
• Deliver the highest quality of care with a patient-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines with high patient satisfaction.
• Assemble and prepare meals and assist with dishwashing and utility tasks.
• Assist with handling the register when needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Deadline management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food service knowledge (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 prepares and delivers patient meals within strict deadlines while maintaining high level of patient satisfaction for food and nutrition. Responsibilities include preparation/assembly of meals, assisting with dishwashing and utility work and/or handling register.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service 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:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Some experience in food service