Food Service Associate (Per Diem) - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

23h

About The Position

The Food Service Associate prepares and delivers patient meals within strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction with food and nutrition. The role includes assembling meals, assisting with dishwashing and utility work, and handling the register when assigned. The associate follows diet prescriptions, patient preferences, portion guides, food-safety practices, and sanitation procedures, while supporting food-service operations and interacting regularly with medical personnel and visitors.

Requirements

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 patients and their caregivers.
Exceptional focus on teamwork.
Dedication to ongoing education.
Ability and passion to deliver high-quality care with a strong patient focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
Some experience in food service.

Responsibilities

Follow diet prescriptions and obtain patient preferences within the prescribed diet.
Operate the register when assigned, following established procedures, including closeout, deposits, and over-ring error slips.
Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, work stations, refrigerators, and food warmers.
Perform routine sanitation duties, including sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and completing the daily checklist.
Complete and maintain documentation for dishmachine temperatures, chemical logs, food temperatures, late tray logs, and pantry supplies delivered.
Post menu boards and signage as assigned.
Prepare and serve food accurately according to menus and portion guides, including pre-portioning desserts and other foods as assigned.
Stock the station with food, supplies, and other needed items.
Inspect china for cleanliness and chips.
Deliver and pick up food trucks according to schedule and deliver Child Care meals as assigned.
Follow food-handling methods required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Follow HACCP, Aide, and HIPPA guidelines, including handwashing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, timely temperature recording, cleaning, and sanitation.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.