Food Service Worker - Trayline

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.63 - $18.67

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

employee wellness program

flexible schedule

Job Description

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, renowned for its commitment to patient care, education, and research. It serves as the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and proudly stands as the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey. This prestigious institution not only provides cutting-edge medical services but is also dedicated to training the next generation of physicians and advancing scientific discovery. University Hospital offers comprehensive healthcare to a diverse community, ensuring excellent care regardless of patients’ financial backgrounds. The hospital environment is dynamic and fast-paced, focused on innovation and compassionate patient service, making it an ideal workplace for individuals passionate about healthcare and community service.

The Food Service Worker – Trayline position at University Hospital is a part-time role situated in Newark, NJ, within the dietary department. This role plays a crucial part in the patient care team by assisting in preparing and serving food to infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as their family members. The position demands a high degree of hospitality, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to ensure that dietary services meet established policies and patient needs. This job involves delivering meals and snacks according to hospital protocols, retrieving patient meal trays, and formulating patient meal supplements or nourishment as needed. Understanding the growth and development stages of patients across all age groups is essential for successfully performing this role. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively within a multi-cultural team environment to support patient nutrition and satisfaction.

Compensation for this position ranges from $17.63 to $18.67 per hour, in compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. University Hospital considers various factors when determining pay, including the scope of responsibilities, candidate experience, education, training, and skills.

This opportunity is perfect for individuals looking to grow their career in healthcare while serving a vibrant and diverse community. University Hospital encourages applicants from all backgrounds and aims to provide a supportive environment for career advancement and professional development.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Effective verbal and written communications
Customer service and hospitality-oriented
Attention to detail with appropriate follow through
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to establish effective relationships within a multi-cultural environment

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Customer service and hospitality-oriented
Attention to detail with appropriate follow through
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to establish effective relationships within a multi-cultural environment

Job Duties

Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure
Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure
Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Communicates with patients in a manner appropriate to their developmental and cognitive level
Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment