Patient Dining & Nutrition Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate in Neptune Township, NJ. You will assist patients with menu selections, coordinate with the Food and Nutrition Department, and support patient nutrition needs while ensuring meals are nutritious and satisfactory.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to diet restrictions, with opportunities to learn and grow within the health system’s dining services.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• Ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and coordinate with Nutrition staff.
• Maintain accurate patient information on assigned unit(s).
• Support diet requirements and modify meals per physician orders.
• Deliver and pick up meal trays and ensure timely service.
• Report patient-related issues to appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Learn quickly

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Catering to You - Patient Dining Associate in Neptune Township, NJ. You will assist patients with menu selections, coordinate with the Food and Nutrition Department, and support patient nutrition needs while ensuring meals are nutritious and satisfactory.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to diet restrictions, with opportunities to learn and grow within the health system’s dining services.