Food Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Saint Barnabas Behavioral is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the kitchen, tray line, and dish room. You’ll play a key role in delivering meals safely, efficiently, and with care for patients, visitors, and team members.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety standards. Flexibility to cover day shifts and occasional weekends is required in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Healthcare setting experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the tray assembly line in assigned positions (starters, servers, soups, desserts, hot beverages).
• Wash pots and pans and perform heavy cleaning duties as directed.
• Assist in care and maintenance of work areas, equipment and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment; perform routine cleaning duties.
• Collect, process, and properly dispose of trash, recyclables and waste.
• Label and date portioned food products.
• Deliver and pick up patient meal trays according to policy.
• Maintain established food preparation policies and quality standards.
• Prepare, load, transport, and strip food trucks; scrape plates and soak silverware.
• Communicate patient questions or concerns to the Diet Office and nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Worker

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000262726

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.62 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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.

As a Food Service Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• 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 full-time position requiring flexibility to work both 5:00am-1:30pm and 10:30am-7:00pm. Weekend and holiday availability is required to help ensure outstanding food service and patient care every day of the year.