Food Service Associate - Weekend

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high patient satisfaction. You will assist with dishwashing, stock stations, handle the register when assigned, and ensure proper food handling per regulations.

You must maintain payroll standards, document temperatures and logs, and comply with HACCP, HIPAA, and other guidelines while delivering quality care with a patient-focused

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.
• Ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers patient meals within strict deadlines.
• Operates register and handles related procedures when assigned.
• cleans and sanitizes all equipment and stations.
• Performs routine sanitation tasks and maintains daily checklists.
• Posts menu boards and signage.
• Prepares and serves food according to menu and portions.
• Stocks station with food and supplies.
• Delivers meals and food trucks according to schedule.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods per regulations.
• Follows HACCP, HIPAA guidelines including hand washing and sanitation.

Skills

Task management

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Ongoing education

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some experience in food service

Job description

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.

• Maintains compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet.
• Operates register, when assigned, according to established procedures. This includes all correct close out and deposit steps as well as the completion of the over-ring error slips.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment - cooking equipment, work stations, refrigerators, and food warmers.
• Performs routine sanitation assignments such as, sweeping, mopping, garbage removals and completion of the daily checklist.
• Completes and maintains proper documentation of the following dishmachine temperatures, chemical logs, food temperatures, late tray logs and pantry supply sheet for dry and cold items delivered.
• Posts menu Board and signage as assigned.
• Prepares and serves food accurately following menu and portion guides. Completes pre- portioning of desserts and other foods as assigned.
• Stocks station with food, supplies and other needed items.
• Inspects china for cleanliness and chippings.
• Delivers/pick up of food trucks according to schedule and delivers Child Care meals as assigned.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.
• Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPPA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

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

Minimum rate of $17.62 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on a level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on a level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on a level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.