Food Service Aide

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

7d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Aide prepares and operates the tray assembly line for patient feedings; operates the dish machine; prepares special nourishments and late trays; and delivers trays. The role serves and distributes food, supplies, snacks, and nourishments. It may include serving at the Employee Cafeteria service counter or in the catering area, performing cashier duties, and filling, breaking down, and replenishing cafeteria stations such as the salad bar, soda, pastry, cold food, and hot entrees. The position performs routine sanitation and replenishment tasks in kitchen, cafeteria, and patient service areas in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Cashier duties include accurately ringing up sales, making correct change, knowing prices and menu items, and entering sales under the appropriate account and register key for the relevant customer category. St. Joseph’s Health describes itself as a healthcare organization with skilled clinical and professional staff. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus, offering a broad range of specialty and subspecialty services.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions.
Ability to add and subtract numbers and compare numbers and letters.
No previous experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Three to six months of on-the-job training and orientation.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler certification or a similar food safety certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate the tray assembly line for patient feedings as needed.
Operate the dish machine.
Prepare special nourishments and late trays.
Prepare and deliver trays.
Serve and distribute food, supplies, snacks, and nourishments.
Serve at the Employee Cafeteria service counter and/or in the catering area.
Perform cashier duties, including accurately ringing up sales, making correct change, and entering transactions under the appropriate register key and account.
Know prices and menu items and follow cashiering procedures for sales to hospital employees, food service employees, medical doctors, students, residents, volunteers, clergy, and guests.
Perform routine sanitation and replenishment duties in kitchen, cafeteria, and patient service areas according to departmental and regulatory standards.
Fill, break down, and replenish cafeteria stations, including salad bar, soda, pastry, cold food, and hot entrees.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan options with company match, subject to stated eligibility exceptions.
Health and wellness benefits.
Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance options.
Onsite day care program.