Hospital Dietary Aide: Elevate Patient Meals

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service for patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves taking orders, preparing meals, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring food safety and sanitation per HACCP and HIPAA guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be available to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. English reading, writing and speaking skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• To work every weekend.
• To work five (5) out of six (6) holidays.
• To work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provides all necessary customer service functions.
• Takes customer orders in a prompt courteous efficient manner, prepares order according to correct portion, garnish, plate, etc.
• Sets up and maintains all work areas and service areas (including the dining room) with adequate supplies in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Prepares all food items and completes pre-preparation assignments according to schedule and procedures.
• Makes suggestions to improve any aspects of the operation.
• Uses and maintains all equipment according to procedures.
• Operations cash register, when assigned, according to established procedures.
• Contributes to the sanitation/organization of the Coffee Shop.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.
• Maintains all areas in a safe, sanitized and organized manner.
• Wears the required uniform, including apron, hat or hairnet and name badge faced forward.

Skills

Excellent customer service

English literacy

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service for patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves taking orders, preparing meals, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring food safety and sanitation per HACCP and HIPAA guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be available to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. English reading, writing and speaking skills are required.