Food Service Associate - Part Time - Day

Food Service Associate

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

A day in the life of a Food Service Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Maintaining compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet.
• Operating the 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.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment - cooking equipment, work stations, refrigerators, and food warmers.
• Performing routine sanitation assignments such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removals, and completion of the daily checklist.
• Completing and maintaining proper documentation of the following: dishmachine temperatures, chemical logs, food temperatures, late tray logs, and pantry supply sheet for dry and cold items delivered.
• Posting menu boards and signage as assigned.
• Preparing and serving food accurately following menu and portion guides. Completing pre-portioning of desserts and other foods as assigned.
• Stocking station with food, supplies, and other needed items.
• Inspecting china for cleanliness and chippings.
• Delivering/picking up of food trucks according to schedule and delivering Child Care meals as assigned.
• Adhering to proper food handling methods as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Following all HACCP, Aide & HIPAA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling, and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhering to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

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!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.