Job Title: Food Service Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000234921

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.22 - $19.22 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Food Service Worker performs a wide variety of routine tasks in all food service areas to prepare equipment and foods for service according to standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements while ensuring that customer needs and satisfaction are met.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of site personnel general orientation
• Successful completion of department-specific orientation
• Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established policies

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in food service

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Evening, 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Status: Part-Time (18.75 hrs.)
• Position may require you to work every other weekend depending on the department’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in serving meals in the cafeteria and in the units.
• Assists in hot/cold food portioning.
• Assists in tray set-up.
• Collects, processes and disposes of trash accordingly. Performs general cleaning duties as requested.
• Delivers meals to patient care units. Assists patients when possible. Cleans food carriers upon return.
• Prepares, stocks and transports food carriers.
• Keep dining room tables straightened and clean.
• Operates the cash register accordingly. Collects cash/ guest meal tickets and makes change as needed.
• Locks register when leaving the immediate area.
• Participates in and maintains cleaning schedules. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies.
• Reconciles cash accurately and fills out a reconciliation slip.
• Responsible for all reconciliations with a $3.00 overage/shortage.
• Scrapes, scours and rinses pots, pans, utensils and equipment. Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Set up a menu board to reflect the current menu.
• Wipe off counters and tables, arrange and replenish items as needed. Refills and stocks condiments as necessary.
• Follows work assignments as established.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer