Food Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Lakewood, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Worker at Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus. You will support the daily operations of the kitchen, tray line, and dish room to ensure meals are prepared, delivered, and served safely, efficiently, and with care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to food safety standards; weekend and holiday availability are required.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong teamwork and customer service are valued.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the tray assembly line and assist in kitchen duties as assigned.
• Wash pots and pans and perform cleaning duties as directed.
• Assist in care and maintenance of work areas and equipment.
• Deliver and pick up patient meal trays according to department policy.
• Communicate patient questions or concerns to the Diet Office and nursing staff as needed.

Job description

Job Details

• Req #: 0000259057


• Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist


• Status: Part-Time


• Shift: Day


• Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus


• Department: Dietary-Management


• Location: 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701


• Job Title: Food Service Worker


• Location: MMC Southern Campus


• Department Name: Dietary-Management


• Req #: 0000259057


• Status: Hourly


• Shift: Day


• Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.62 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Food Service Worker, you'll play an important role in creating a positive experience for our patients, visitors, and team members. By supporting the daily operations of the kitchen, tray line, and dish room, you'll help ensure every meal is prepared, delivered, and served safely, efficiently, and with care. Your commitment to food service excellence, teamwork, and customer service directly contributes to the exceptional patient experience that defines RWJBarnabas Health.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve on the tray assembly line in assigned positions involving starters, servers, soups, desserts, and hot beverages.


• Wash pots and pans and perform heavy cleaning duties as directed.


• Assist in the care and maintenance of work areas, equipment, and supplies.


• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment; perform general routine cleaning duties and non-round duties as assigned.


• Collect, process, and properly dispose of trash, recyclables, and waste.


• Correctly label and date portioned food products.


• Deliver and pick up patient meal trays according to department policy.


• Maintain established food preparation policies, procedures, standards, and quality expectations.


• Prepare, load, transport, and strip food trucks; scrape plates and pre-soak silverware.


• Communicate patient questions or concerns to the Diet Office and notify nursing staff when assistance is needed.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented food service environment where every task supports patient care.


• You take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and treating every patient, visitor, and coworker with kindness and respect.


• You value cleanliness, organization, and consistently following food safety and sanitation standards.


• You are dependable, adaptable, and willing to jump in wherever your team needs support.


• You find satisfaction in knowing your work helps create a positive patient experience every day.

To be considered for this opportunity, previous food service experience is preferred but not required. We welcome dependable candidates who are eager to learn, enjoy working as part of a team, and are committed to providing exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting. Successful Food Service Workers demonstrate strong attention to detail, follow food safety and sanitation standards, and take pride in supporting patients through quality meal service.

This is a part time position requiring flexibility to work variable shifts, such as 6:00am-2:30pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm, and 11:00am-7:30pm. Weekend and holiday availability is required to help ensure outstanding food service and patient care every day of the year.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer