Patient Dining & Food Service Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 2,003,000 - 2,852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Food Service Associate in New Jersey to prepare and deliver patient meals under strict deadlines while upholding high patient satisfaction. The role involves dishwashing, utility work, and occasional register duties, with adherence to HACCP and HIPAA guidelines.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong teamwork and accountability.
• Commitment to ongoing education and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with diet prescriptions and patient preferences.
• Operates register and processes transactions when assigned.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking equipment and work stations.
• Performs routine sanitation duties and daily checklists.
• Documents temperatures, logs, and pantry supplies.
• Delivers meals and stocks stations as scheduled.
• Adheres to HACCP, HIPAA guidelines and proper handwashing.
• Performs other duties and supports the team.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Learning agility

Accountability

Teamwork

Continuous education

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Food Service Associate in New Jersey to prepare and deliver patient meals under strict deadlines while upholding high patient satisfaction. The role involves dishwashing, utility work, and occasional register duties, with adherence to HACCP and HIPAA guidelines.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.