Hospital Food Service Aide

Select Medical; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Food Service Aide for a per diem position in Galloway, NJ. The role focuses on accurate meal preparation, safe kitchen operations, and supportive service to patients and staff.

Ideal candidates have a Food Handlers Card and a willingness to perform routine tasks with the culinary team, emphasizing safety and patient dietary needs. This is a per diem/PRN role with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older; Food Handlers Card.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling; Healthcare/restaurant experience; Commitment to customer service; Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner.
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising quality.
• Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, following sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Complete cleaning duties, pull trash, sweep, mop.
• Assist patients in menu selections, accommodate allergies and cultural/preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system and print reports.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking.
• Perform cafeteria duties including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital - In partnership with Select MedicalPosition: Food Service AideLocation: Galloway, New JerseySchedule: Per Diem / PRNCompensation:$19.00 hourly

A partnership between Atlanticare and Select Medical, our 60-bed medical rehabilitation hospital will open later this year and serve patients in southeastern New Jersey. Led by a physiatrist – a physician board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation – our team includes rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists; dietitians; case managers and other clinical and support staff.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner
• Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work
• Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, by following sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP plan.
• Completes cleaning duties, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping
• Assist patients in completing menu selections, offering alternative menu in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system, prints and distributes reports, tallies, menus and meal tickets.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking
• Perform cafeteria duties as assigned including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling
• Healthcare/restaurant experience
• Commitment to customer service
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans