Nutrition Aide PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey seeks a dedicated cafeteria line worker to support patient meals and staff dining services. You will stock your area, assemble trays, and assist with dish room tasks while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

You will deliver trays and nourishments, store supplies properly, and follow infection control and safety guidelines in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cafeteria line or patient tray line as per department procedures.
• Stock assigned work area prior to scheduled service time and restocks after service time with food and supplies.
• Deliver trays and nourishments to patients or departments as needed.
• Work in dish room and assist with related duties.
• Clean and sanitize work area and equipment to meet safety standards.
• Properly store products not being used and rotate stock.
• Follow safety and infection control practices in daily duties.

Skills

Food service

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

About Us

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.

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.orgto 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.

Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Salary Min ($)

USD $16.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $25.00