Patient Meal Service Specialist

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

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. You will assist with dishwashing, stock stations, and follow HACCP and HIPAA guidelines to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong patient-first focus, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for ongoing education within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong accountability to improve patient outcomes and caregiver support.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals within deadlines and according to diet prescriptions.
• Operate register if assigned, including closing out and deposits.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, stations, and cooling/heating units.
• Complete daily sanitation tasks and maintain logs for temperatures and hygiene.
• Stock stations with food, supplies and items as needed.
• Ensure proper food handling per local/state/federal rules and HACCP/HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Task juggling

Communication

Fast learner

Patient focus

Teamwork

Continuous education

Quality of care

Education

High School diploma / 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. You will assist with dishwashing, stock stations, and follow HACCP and HIPAA guidelines to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong patient-first focus, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for ongoing education within a supportive healthcare environment.