Food Service Worker

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ, is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals while maintaining area cleanliness. You will support patient meal delivery, event catering, and kitchen operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and attentive customer service to ensure high-quality patient and staff meals across units within CentraState Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous working experience in fast paced environment preferred.
• Basic command of English language (speaking, reading, writing) and basic math skills required for safety and accuracy.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to relate with healthcare team and customers.
• Ability to adapt to circumstances and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Keeps work area and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.
• Sets up assigned area and maintains adequate supplies during shift.
• Presents and garnishes food in an attractive manner.
• Prepares food and beverages for all meals including catered events.
• Assembles food and supplies for assigned departments and delivers to units.
• Delivers patient trays and maintains sanitary conditions of items.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Adaptability

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

Food Service Worker

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Food Service Worker. This position involves preparing and serving food while ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Keeps work area and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.


• Sets up assigned area and maintains adequate supplies during shift.


• Presents and garnishes food in an attractive manner.


• Prepares food and beverages for all meals as assigned including catered events.


• Assembles food and supplies for assigned departments and makes deliveries to units.


• Assembles food and supplies for assigned departments and stocks unit pantries following department specific procedures.


• Delivers food trucks and individual patient trays to all units as assigned.


• Stay up-to-date with all health and safety requirements, being sure to follow each of them as closely as possible


• Listen to customer feedback and respond to complaints in a professional manner


• Follows daily scheduled utility cleaning guidelines as assigned.


• Adheres to State Sanitation codes and regulations.


• Documents dish machine temperatures according to department policy.


• Supports all utility positions in the kitchen including, but not limited to, performing porter functions, operating dish room and pot and pan station.


• Maintains all assigned work areas.


• Maintains clean equipment at all times.


• Sweeps, mops, removes garbage throughout all kitchen areas.


• Cleans kitchen equipment including slicers, ovens, fryers, skillets, hand sinks, etc.


• Scrapes and washes all patient dishes, patient trays, all patient tray items, pots and pans, and maintaining sanitary conditions for all cleaned items.


• Sets-up and breaks-down assigned areas and maintains adequate supplies during shift.


• Cleans walk-in refrigerator and freezers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Must be at least 18 years old.


• Previous working experience in fast paced environment preferred.


• Basic command of English language (speaking, reading, writing) and basic math skills required to ensure correct performance in duties, understanding and following instructions, dietary restrictions, etc for patient, resident and employee safety.


• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and customers.


• Must be able to adapt to circumstances that arise and be able to make decisions quickly to problem solve any issues that may develop.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well. Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy. CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years. Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more. Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family! CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match


• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Well-Being Rewards


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program


• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts


• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance


• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives


• Continuing Education / Onsite Training


• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care


• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits


• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $16.00 - $25.60 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.