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HARTWYCK @ OAK TREE INC Edison, New Jersey
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  • Requisition # 2024-154053
  • ShiftDay
  • StatusFull Time with Benefits

Overview

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.” 

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

Prepares and serves all meals and snacks as per facility policies and procedures and state/federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares or directs the preparation of foods as indicated on the menu using standardized recipes based on standard portion sizes.
  • Adheres to special diets ordered for residents by their physician.
  • Ensures trays are accurate and complete and contain all necessary utensils and condiments.
  • Ensures all food is tasty, attractive, garnished and at proper temperature
  • Estimates food service requirements and controls service portions, eliminating waste and leftovers.
  • Checks equipment and cooking areas often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Completes all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Physical requirements include hand and finger dexterity to manipulate equipment and supplies, frequent walking, standing for long periods to operate equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to operate and use all equipment and supplies in a safe and efficient manner consistent with their intended purpose so that equipment, facility property, resident clothing, and/or individuals are not damaged or injured.
  • Must use good judgment in the performance or assigned duties and report any conditions that affect workload and/or assigned duties to supervisor.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Vocation, technical or on the job training.
  • General cooking experience, preferably in a nursing home or hospital

Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 

  • Serv Safe Certification

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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Awards We’ve Received

2023

US News & World Report 2023

- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area

2023

US News & World Report 2023

- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ

2023

US News & World Report 2023

- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ

2022
2023

2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations

for 9 HMH Institutions

2022

Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA

- HUMC - #57

2022

Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers

Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2

2023

Diversity Inc. 2023

Top Hospital and Health Systems

2022

Becker’s Hospital Review 2022

- Top Places to Work in Healthcare

WE KEEP GETTING BETTER

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

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