Patient Meal Service Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines, while maintaining high patient satisfaction. The role also supports dishwashing and utility tasks as needed.

You will follow diet prescriptions, handle basic food service tasks, and help ensure HACCP, HIPAA, and sanitation standards are met. The position emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following menu and portion guides.
• Operate the register when assigned, including close out and deposits.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Document temperatures and logs for safety and compliance.
• Adhere to HACCP, HIPAA, and hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Task juggling

Customer service

Fast learner

Teamwork

Accountability

Ongoing education

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some food service experience

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines, while maintaining high patient satisfaction. The role also supports dishwashing and utility tasks as needed.

You will follow diet prescriptions, handle basic food service tasks, and help ensure HACCP, HIPAA, and sanitation standards are met. The position emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused service.