Food Service Associate - Full Time - Evening
Hackensack Meridian Health · Red Bank, NJ · 1 wk ago
OTHR$17.62/hrFull-time
About the role
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
- Maintains compliance with the diet prescription and obtaining preferences within that diet
- Operates register, when assigned, according to established procedures, including 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 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
Qualifications
- 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
Pay
Minimum rate of $17.62 Hourly