Food Service Worker

Job Title: Food Service Worker

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000223513

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.35 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:

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:

Preferred:

• Prior experience in food service

Scheduling Requirements:

• Hours vary such as 5:00am-1:30pm, with 10:30am-7:00pm being the main shift
• Rotating weekends
• Part Time

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards. Gives proper notification for absence or tardiness as per policy
• Assists in hot/cold food portioning
• Assists in serving meals in the cafeteria and on the units
• 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
• Follows work assignments as established
• Keep dining room tables straightened and clean
• Locks register when leaving the immediate area
• Operates cash register accordingly. Collects cash/ guest meal tickets and makes change as needed
• Participates and maintains cleaning schedules. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• 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 menu board to reflect current menu
• Wipe off counters and tables, arrange and replenish items as needed. Refills and stocks condiments as necessary

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Additional Information:

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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 make a unique impact in 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer