Food Service Associate - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack University Medical Center

Brick, NJ

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Brick, NJ
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Food Service Associate - Per Diem - Day

OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER Brick, New Jersey

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  • Requisition # 2026-179026
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Overview

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.

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

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.

Qualifications

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!

Compensation

Minimum rate of $17.32 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we're ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

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