Hackensack Meridian Health
Lead Kitchen/Dietary Services - Full Time - Day
Hackensack Meridian Health, Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
Lead Kitchen/Dietary Services - Full Time - Day
Lead Kitchen/Dietary Services - Full Time - Day
role at
Hackensack Meridian Health
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.
Overview The Lead Kitchen/Dietary Services assists with the supervision of all dietary aides, delegating tasks, training, and coaching. The lead is responsible for opening or closing of the kitchen and the oversight of the tray line service.
Responsibilities
Hands out daily work assignments and ensures the completion of those tasks by the Dietary Aides.
Maintains daily assignment schedule and reassigns staff as necessary based on resources.
Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food and clean-up.
Logs temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, food in steam wells during service and dishwashing machines.
Reports mechanical or equipment deficiencies to Management; places work orders.
Oversees and ensures that the Trayline starts on time.
Checks patient trays for accuracy to patient diet, menu, and allergy order.
May train new hires as needed.
Assists with the preparation and delivery of catering functions.
Completes weekly Pantry sanitation rounds ensuring cleanliness and proper product rotation.
Addresses callouts and staffing shortages.
Assists with cash drawer assignment to cashier and counts register with cashier, locking money in the safe after deposits under the Manager’s direction for multi-person verification.
Assists with meal, catering and supplement tracking.
Assists with school food and nutrition regulatory record keeping.
Completes opening/closing checklists.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Dietary Aide or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to work every other weekend.
Ability to work four (4) out of six (6) holidays.
Ability to work rotating schedules/shifts based on needs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
Associate's Degree.
Food Safety Certification.
Licenses And Certifications Preferred
ServSafe Certification.
Compensation and Benefits HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Minimum rate of $18.36 Hourly
Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
Hackensack Meridian Health
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.
Overview The Lead Kitchen/Dietary Services assists with the supervision of all dietary aides, delegating tasks, training, and coaching. The lead is responsible for opening or closing of the kitchen and the oversight of the tray line service.
Responsibilities
Hands out daily work assignments and ensures the completion of those tasks by the Dietary Aides.
Maintains daily assignment schedule and reassigns staff as necessary based on resources.
Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food and clean-up.
Logs temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, food in steam wells during service and dishwashing machines.
Reports mechanical or equipment deficiencies to Management; places work orders.
Oversees and ensures that the Trayline starts on time.
Checks patient trays for accuracy to patient diet, menu, and allergy order.
May train new hires as needed.
Assists with the preparation and delivery of catering functions.
Completes weekly Pantry sanitation rounds ensuring cleanliness and proper product rotation.
Addresses callouts and staffing shortages.
Assists with cash drawer assignment to cashier and counts register with cashier, locking money in the safe after deposits under the Manager’s direction for multi-person verification.
Assists with meal, catering and supplement tracking.
Assists with school food and nutrition regulatory record keeping.
Completes opening/closing checklists.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Dietary Aide or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to work every other weekend.
Ability to work four (4) out of six (6) holidays.
Ability to work rotating schedules/shifts based on needs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
Associate's Degree.
Food Safety Certification.
Licenses And Certifications Preferred
ServSafe Certification.
Compensation and Benefits HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Minimum rate of $18.36 Hourly
Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hackensack Meridian Health by 2x
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