Patient Meal Service Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental, vision coverage

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals, maintain sanitation, and assist with dishwashing and utility tasks. You will follow strict dietary prescriptions and ensure accurate portioning while supporting timely meal service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to HACCP and HIPAA guidelines, and commitment to high patient satisfaction. Starting hourly rate is posted with transparency.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service 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
• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs
• Some experience in food service

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet.
• Operates register, when assigned, according to established procedures. This includes all correct close out and deposit steps as well as the completion of the over-ring error slips.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment - cooking equipment, work stations, refrigerators, and food warmers.
• Performs routine sanitation assignments such as, sweeping, mopping, garbage removals and completion of the daily checklist.
• Posts menu Board and signage as assigned.
• Prepares and serves food accurately following menu and portion guides. Completes pre- portioning of desserts and other foods as assigned.
• Stocks station with food, supplies and other needed items.
• Inspects china for cleanliness and chippings.
• Delivers/pick up of food trucks according to schedule and delivers Child Care meals as assigned.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

Some experience in food service

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals, maintain sanitation, and assist with dishwashing and utility tasks. You will follow strict dietary prescriptions and ensure accurate portioning while supporting timely meal service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to HACCP and HIPAA guidelines, and commitment to high patient satisfaction. Starting hourly rate is posted with transparency.