Patient Dining Associate – Nourish & Serve with Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate to support patient meals in our healthcare setting. You will work with the Food and Nutrition team to ensure nutritious, satisfying meals while respecting dietary restrictions and physician orders.

You will interact with patients to help with menu selections, coordinate with clinical staff, and maintain accurate patient information. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a patient-focused approach to care.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patient care.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Dedication to ongoing education and growth in role.
• Ability and passion to deliver high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and current information for each patient on assigned unit(s).
• Demonstrates knowledge of modified diets and related restrictions; supports dietitian with patient needs.
• Assists Dietitian with monitoring patients on special diets and recording intake.
• Adapts to physician-ordered diets and ensures timely delivery of meals.
• Assists patients with menu selections and assembles meals on trays for delivery/pick-up.
• Communicates patient-related issues to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Follows organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Accountability

Ongoing education

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate to support patient meals in our healthcare setting. You will work with the Food and Nutrition team to ensure nutritious, satisfying meals while respecting dietary restrictions and physician orders.

You will interact with patients to help with menu selections, coordinate with clinical staff, and maintain accurate patient information. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a patient-focused approach to care.