Food Service Worker II

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA/Dependent Care

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join the Dietary-Management team at Jersey City Medical Center. This hourly role supports patient meals and food service operations with a day shift, 7:00am–3:00pm, and a pay rate of $19.83 per hour.

Under supervision, you will assist with tray setup, delivery of meals, cleaning, stocking, and cash handling as needed, while upholding quality customer service and teamwork with other departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and patient meal service.
• Ability to work under stress in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding and caring attitude toward the sick.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with touchscreen technology and basic computer skills.
• Assist with patient meal selection and tray setup.

Responsibilities

• Assists in tray set-up and delivers meals to patient care units.
• Performs cleaning, stocking, and equipment sanitation tasks.
• Operates cash register and processes payments as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of dining and work areas throughout shift.
• Follows work assignments and ensures accurate reconciliations where required.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Ability to work under stress

Caring attitude toward the sick

Meeting deadlines

Follow directions & teamwork

Relationship building

Touchscreen technology

Patient meal selection

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Worker II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000263500

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.83 - $19.83 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.

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Food Service Worker II uses excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials and all members of the general public.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Knowledge of food preparation
• Ability to work under stress in all situations and handle stressful situations
• Must possess an understanding and a caring attitude toward the sick
• Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow directions and work together as team players
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and other departments
• Knowledge of either food production/storage or computer skills; quality interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of touchscreen technology
• Ability to assist with patient meal selection

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or proof of completion (GED)
• 1- or 2 years' hospital food service experience
• CPR and First Aide certification

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Day
• Time: 700am—3:00pm
• Status:Full-Time
• Position may require to work every other weekend depending on the department’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in tray set-up
• Collects, processes and disposes of trash accordingly. Performs general cleaning duties as requested
• Delivers meals to patient care units. Assists patients when possible. Cleans food carriers upon return. Prepares, stocks and transports food carriers
• Follows work assignments as established
• Keep dining room tables straightened and clean
• Locks register when leaving the immediate area
• Operates cash register accordingly. Collects cash/ guest meal tickets and makes change as needed
• Participates and maintains cleaning schedules. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Reconciles cash accurately and fills out a reconciliation slip. Responsible for all reconciliations with a $3.00 overage/shortage
• Scrapes, scours and rinses pots, pans, utensils and equipment. Performs heavy cleaning duties
• Set up menu board to reflect current menu
• Wipe off counters and tables, arrange and replenish items as needed. Refills and stocks condiments as necessary

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial 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