Patient Meal Service Associate - Elevate Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Food Service Associate in Stafford Township, NJ. This role involves preparing and delivering patient meals while ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong sense of teamwork. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Join us in making a positive impact on our patients' lives!

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 patients' lives.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• Ability and passion to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines.
• Assist with dishwashing and utility work.
• Handle register operations.

Skills

Task juggling and deadline management

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Teamwork focus

Dedication to education

Patient care focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Food Service Associate prepares and delivers patient meals within strict deadlines while maintaining high level of patient satisfaction for food and nutrition. Responsibilities include preparation/assembly of meals, assisting with dishwashing and utility work and/or handling register.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Some experience in food service

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!