Food Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood Township, Gardiner (NJ, ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. This role involves a variety of essential tasks in the kitchen, ensuring that food is prepared and served according to high standards. You'll play a vital part in maintaining cleanliness and compliance with health regulations, contributing to a positive dining experience for patients. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and community health, and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and nourishment according to therapeutic instructions.
• Perform general cleaning duties and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Check food temperatures and ensure proper food handling.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Cleaning Duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker
Req #: 0000179538

Category: Food Service

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department: Dietary Management

Location:

MMC Southern Campus,
600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Overview:

The Food Service Worker position performs a wide variety of routine tasks in kitchen, tray line and dishwashing areas according to standard practices and procedures and complying with regulatory requirements, ensuring that customer needs and satisfaction are met.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shifts vary
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Appropriately prepares food, nourishment and feedings as per therapeutic instruction
• Checks that all food items and refrigerated equipment are of proper temperature
• Collects, processes, and disposes of trash, cans, bottles, and recyclables to disposal area properly
• Performs general routine cleaning duties and nonroutine duties as directed on various equipment and supplies
• Prepares, loads, transports food trucks and delivers trays as appropriate
• Scrapes, scours, and rinses pots, utensils and equipment
• Serves late trays as requested and pick-ups as required
• Serves on tray assembly line in assigned position involving duties such as starter, server, soups, desserts, and hot beverages
• Stows all food items and supplies in designated areas
• Washes pots and pans and performs heavy cleaning duties
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Records food and dish machine temperatures daily and alerts supervisor if temperatures are out of range

Additional Information:

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer