Job Description:

Food Service Associate

Job ID

2020-87689

Department

Nutrition & Food Management

Site

JFK Medical Center

Job Location

US-NJ-Edison

Position Type

Part-time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week

20

Shift

Day

Shift Hours

2 pm -7 pm & 4 pm-8 pm

Weekend Work

Weekends as Needed

On Call Work

No On-Call Required

Holiday Work

Five of 6

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at -home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier health-care system. As a food service associate you will enjoy working with a team of energized peers who together orchestrate a top level food service experience. You are joining a team that prides itself as top ranked in the country for health care dining.

The Food Service Associate will prepare and deliver patient meals within strict deadlines. Must maintain highest level of patient satisfaction for food and nutrition in the Meridian Hospital system.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Food Service Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet.
- Prepare/assembly and delivery of meals (Tray delivery includes bedside patient care and clean up after meals).
- Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines is a must.
- No less than exceptional customer service is expected.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
- Some experience in Food service preferred.
- Good communication and Customer Service skills required
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays when needed.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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