Patient Dining Associate: Nutritious Meal Service

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (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 assist in patient menu selections and collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure nutritious and satisfactory meals. You will work closely with clinical staff on nutrition needs and patient requests while maintaining accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes proper diet knowledge, patient-focused service, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
• Commitment to ongoing education and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and coordinate with Food and Nutrition Department.
• Support diet restrictions and communicate patient needs to clinical staff.
• Assist in assembling meals on trays and delivery/pick-up of trays.
• Maintain up-to-date patient information on assigned units.
• Report patient-related issues in a timely manner.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate to assist in patient menu selections and collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure nutritious and satisfactory meals. You will work closely with clinical staff on nutrition needs and patient requests while maintaining accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes proper diet knowledge, patient-focused service, and strong teamwork.