Food Service Worker - Trayline

uhnjcareers· Food & Nutrition
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📍 Newark, NJ, USFULL TIME💰 USD 18–19

About this role

Overview

Food Service Worker – Trayline

📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Dietary |

 

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and their family members.

 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • 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 infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level.
  • Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

 

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
  • Ability to read, write speak, and understand English fluently to perform the duties of the position required.
  • 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.

 

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $18.36 - $19.42. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

 

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do
- 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 infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level.
- Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Food Service Worker - Trayline role at uhnjcareers?
The listed salary for this Food Service Worker - Trayline position at uhnjcareers is USD 18–19. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Food Service Worker - Trayline position at uhnjcareers located?
This Food Service Worker - Trayline role at uhnjcareers is based in Newark, NJ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Food Service Worker - Trayline role at uhnjcareers full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Food Service Worker - Trayline role in the Food & Nutrition department at uhnjcareers.
Which team or department does the Food Service Worker - Trayline at uhnjcareers belong to?
This Food Service Worker - Trayline position is part of the Food & Nutrition department at uhnjcareers. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Food Service Worker - Trayline position at uhnjcareers?
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When was the Food Service Worker - Trayline job at uhnjcareers posted?
This Food Service Worker - Trayline position at uhnjcareers was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Food Service Worker - Trayline
uhnjcareers · 💰 USD 18–19
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