Nutrition Services Employee II in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

The Nutrition Service Employee II performs a variety of assignments relating to the preparation, service and delivery of meals to patients of the Medical Center. Follows appropriate sanitation regulations concerning food handling, preparation, storage and ware washing. The employee is expected to be involved in the planning and facilitation of change in an effort to continually improve the services of the Nutrition Department.

1. Practices proper sanitation and inventory control by using the FIFO method, labeling and dating products, disposing of outdated products, washing hands and wearing gloves and communicates low stock items to management. Sanitizes hands after handling cash before switching tasks.
2. Prepares and merchandises items for the breakfast, salad and deli bar and is knowledgeable and courteous when serving patrons.
3. Follows appropriate portion control to assure cost containment.
4. Operates essential equipment to their job duties and restocks stations.
5. Participates in sanitation of department to include but not limited to: sweeping and mopping, breaking down cardboard, disposing of trash and cleaning/sanitizing carts and surfaces using appropriate chemicals.
6. Is a service advocate for the department by serving meals to patrons in a timely and appetizing manner.
7. Operates register using proper cash handling procedures including providing accurate change, sanitizing and reconciling the drawers at closing.

Minimum Education:

Required:

None

Preferred:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

• 1 year of customer service or food service experience
• Internal employees can promote from I to II once they are trained on at least 2 of the following tasks: Cafeteria, Daytime traypassing or Clinical Clerking.

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Able to read and write in English.

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).