Job Information
New Bridge Medical Center FOOD SERVICE WORKER- FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 24353 in Paramus, New Jersey
Description
Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Food Service Worker.
Job Duties
Assembles prepared food on trays for general and therapeutic diets; preparesspecial therapeutic nourishments and snacks (e.g., slices fruits, mixes pre-packaged liquid nourishments).
Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
Delivers food trucks to patient floors as specified; returns trucks to dishroom atdesignated times.
Tends and loads dish machines in patient and employee dishrooms; may washcertain items, such as pots and pans, by hand.
Delivers clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen unit.
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, walk-in storage areas, refrigerators. Cleansand sanitizes equipment, disassembling and re-assembling as required; mopsfloors and performs special cleaning duties assigned by supervisor.
Transports food and supplies in bulk from location to location.
Collects, processes, and disposes of trash and garbage as needed and directed.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Other DutiesMay serve food in a variety of settings such as patient rooms, patient dining rooms, cafeteria,catered functions.As required, maintains simple tallies and logs (e.g., time of delivery, food temperatures ondelivery).Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position QualificationsExperience6 months previous food service experience preferred.
SkillsSpeaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Education2 years of High School preferred.
Job Setting/Physical Demands:Patient floors, cafeteria, kitchens.Exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas.Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements such as steam, electricity, sharp knives andcutting equipment.Moderate physical effort lifting light to heavy objects and pushing carts.Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- High School or better in Diploma/GED
Experience
Preferred
- 1-2 year: Food and nutrition service experience