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Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
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.Responsibilities:
“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian
Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to
succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how
we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep
getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of
positive change.”
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
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.
- 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 or GED
- Some experience in Food Service
