Food Service Associate - Full Time - Evening

Food Service Associate

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

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

• Maintains compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet.
• Operates 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.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment - cooking equipment, work stations, refrigerators, and food warmers.
• Performs routine sanitation assignments such as, sweeping, mopping, garbage removals and completion of the daily checklist.
• Completes and maintains proper documentation of the following: dishmachine temperatures, chemical logs, food temperatures, late tray logs and pantry supply sheet for dry and cold items delivered.
• Posts menu Board and signage as assigned.
• Prepares and serves food accurately following menu and portion guides. Completes pre- portioning of desserts and other foods as assigned.
• Stocks station with food, supplies and other needed items.
• Inspects china for cleanliness and chippings.
• Delivers/pick up of food trucks according to schedule and delivers Child Care meals as assigned.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.
• Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPPA 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.
• Adheres 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!