Food Service Worker

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking dependable Food Service Workers for a busy healthcare facility. This role suits candidates with food service, cafeteria, dietary aide, kitchen, or hospitality experience who thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning meals, assembling trays, serving meals, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, following food safety procedures, and providing courteous service to

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, cafeteria, dietary aide, kitchen, or hospitality preferred.
• Hospital or healthcare food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and portioning meals, snacks, and beverages
• Assemble food trays according to established guidelines
• Serve meals and assist with cafeteria or food service operations
• Stock food, beverages, utensils, and other supplies
• Maintain clean and organized food preparation and service areas
• Wash dishes, trays, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies
• Dispose of trash and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and service areas
• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Follow all facility policies regarding food safety, hygiene, and infection control
• Perform additional food service duties as assigned

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Attention to cleanliness

Ability to stand for extended periods

Job description

Food Service Worker

Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Position: Food Service Worker

Express Employment Professionals is seeking dependable Food Service Workers for a busy healthcare facility in Elizabeth, NJ. This is a great opportunity for candidates with food service, cafeteria, dietary aide, kitchen, or hospitality experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and portioning meals, snacks, and beverages

• Assemble food trays according to established guidelines

• Serve meals and assist with cafeteria or food service operations

• Stock food, beverages, utensils, and other supplies

• Maintain clean and organized food preparation and service areas

• Wash dishes, trays, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment as needed

• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures

• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies

• Dispose of trash and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and service areas

• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and staff

• Follow all facility policies regarding food safety, hygiene, and infection control

• Perform additional food service duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous food service, dietary aide, cafeteria, restaurant, kitchen, or hospitality experience preferred

• Experience in a hospital, healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service environment is a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety

• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry food trays, supplies, and kitchen items

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working in a busy food service environment. Candidates with experience as a Food Service Worker, Dietary Aide, Cafeteria Worker, Kitchen Helper, Food Prep Worker, or Utility Worker are encouraged to apply.