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Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to support patient meals and dining operations at Cape Regional in Cape May Court House. You will assist in the cafeteria line, stock and replenish supplies, deliver trays and nourishments, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment according to regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to patient safety goals, and teamwork within the hospital food service department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Works cafeteria line or patient tray line position, as per procedure located in department.
• Stocks assigned work area prior to scheduled service time and restocks after service time with food and supplies.
• Performs assigned duties such as delivering trays, nourishments, floor stock, works in dish room, etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment to meet all regulatory agency quality standards.
• Properly stores products not being used.
• Practices safe food handling procedures.
• Follows National patient Safety Goals especially with regard to patient identification and infection control/sanitation standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Works cafeteria line or patient tray line position, as per procedure located in department.
• Stocks assigned work area prior to scheduled service time and restocks after service time with food and supplies.
• Performs assigned duties such as delivering trays, nourishments, floor stock, works in dish room, etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment to meet all regulatory agency quality standards.
• Properly stores products not being used.
• Practices safe food handling procedures.
• Follows National patient Safety Goals especially with regard to patient identification and infection control/sanitation standards.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required