Food Service Worker at UT Health East in Montclair, New Jersey

Job Description:

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey.  Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Food Service Worker to join the Mountainside Team!

What You’ll Do

The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and/or building food items while providing customer service and adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards


• Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables


• Prepares cold sandwiches and reads recipes


• Adheres to State Sanitation codes and regulations


• Follows assigned break schedules


• Collects and strips trays for dishwashing if assigned


• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.


• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience


• Previous food service experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401k with Company match


• Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage


• Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank


• 6 Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.