Patient Meal & Beverage Service Specialist

Jefferson Health; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, New Jersey, is seeking a Food Service Associate to provide patient meals and support the food service operations for a diverse patient population. The role includes setting up stations, retrieving trays, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities span assisting with meal service, beverage preparation, and cross-training across tray line, storeroom, and preparation areas to ensure timely, nourishing, and cost-conscious meals for patients

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months’ previous experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Sets up and stocks assigned station prior to the start of service and for next meal to facilitate meal service and ensure efficiency.
• May retrieve patient meal trays to ensure sanitary, safe and timely patient meal service.
• Maintains appropriate floor stock according par levels and records usage accordingly.
• Handles food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Ensures all food is prepared using recipes in order to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate meals.
• Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• May prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilized same in subsequent day/menu to ensure that they are served within timeframe.
• May package, label, and date hot food items for patient service and cafeteria operations according to established cook and chill guidelines.
• May be cross-trained to tray line, storeroom, and food preparation areas.
• May work in dish room or pot area to support cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• Maintains proper care and safe storage of food, equipment, and surrounding area.
• Completes daily and special cleaning assignments to provide a sanitary and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, New Jersey, is seeking a Food Service Associate to provide patient meals and support the food service operations for a diverse patient population. The role includes setting up stations, retrieving trays, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities span assisting with meal service, beverage preparation, and cross-training across tray line, storeroom, and preparation areas to ensure timely, nourishing, and cost-conscious meals for patients