Food Service Worker
RWJBarnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- OperationsCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in New Brunswick
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations30%Customer service29%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
Sign in free to see which of these skills your resume already shows.
About the Role
As a Food Service Worker, you will support the daily operations of the kitchen, tray line, and dish room, ensuring meals are prepared, delivered, and served safely, efficiently, and with care. Your commitment to food service excellence, teamwork, and customer service contributes to the patient experience at RWJBarnabas Health.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve on the tray assembly line in assigned positions involving starters, servers, soups, desserts, and hot beverages.
- Wash pots and pans and perform heavy cleaning duties.
- Assist in the care and maintenance of work areas, equipment, and supplies.
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment; perform general routine cleaning and non-round duties as assigned.
- Collect, process, and properly dispose of trash, recyclables, and waste.
- Correctly label and date portioned food products.
- Deliver and pick up patient meal trays according to department policy.
- Maintain established food preparation policies, procedures, standards, and quality expectations.
- Prepare, load, transport, and strip food trucks; scrape plates and pre-soak silverware.
- Communicate patient questions or concerns to the Diet Office and notify nursing staff when assistance is needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
- Dependable candidates who are eager to learn.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Committed to providing exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
- Pride in supporting patients through quality meal service.
- Flexibility to work variable weekend shifts.
- Primary shift: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food service environment.
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service and treat every patient, visitor, and coworker with kindness and respect.
- Value cleanliness, organization, and consistently following food safety and sanitation standards.
- Dependable, adaptable, and willing to jump in wherever your team needs support.
- Find satisfaction in knowing your work helps create a positive patient experience.