“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 Dietary/Food Service Aide performs specific tasks in Food Service Department including assisting in keeping the dining and cooking areas clean, sanitary, and running smoothly.

A day in the life of a Dietary/Food Service Aid at Hackensack Meridian Health can be described as:

• Sets up/cleans tray carts and dining room
• Cleans and scrapes dishes in preparation for washing and stores dishes after they are dry
• Cleans kitchen areas such as coffee and juice machines, cupboards, refrigerator, dining room tables
• Dishes out salad and desserts
• Assists in food preparation such as making toast, butter bread and preparing fresh fruit and vegetables
• Completes all assignments in regards to daily food preparation i.e. tray assembly positions according to department procedures
• Prepares and delivers food to resident floors or informs Nursing Services
• Delivers and retrieves resident trays according to departmental procedure
• Receives soiled trays, removes soiled dishes and transports cleaned and dried trays and permanent-ware to proper places
• Prepares heats and delivers late or hold trays. Assists resident with cover, table and food questions
• Follows all sanitation and Infection Control procedures
• Masters dish room assignment
• Readies dishwasher for proper operations by placing all dishes, lids and trays on racks
• Soak dishes, silverware and cups to remove food particles and stains
• Discards chipped dishware
• Masters cleaning and maintenance of disposals and conveyor belt (removes and cleans cord guides)
• Washes hands frequently and prior to returning or starting work. Wears gloves according to policy, removes them, and reapplies them when appropriate

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English and follow oral and written instructions

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!