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Assistant Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.90
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement plans
short term disability
long term disability
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
flexible spending accounts
wellness programs
voluntary benefits
Partner discounts

Job Description

RWJBarnabas Health is a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing top-tier patient care, education, and innovative research throughout New Jersey. It stands as the leading academic health system in the state, specializing in delivering patient-centered, high-quality medicine with a focus on compassionate and equitable treatment. RWJBarnabas Health is widely respected for its dedication to enhancing community health, advancing medical knowledge, and creating a supportive work environment for its staff. The organization integrates comprehensive clinical services with community outreach and education programs to address both medical and social determinants of health, demonstrating a long-term commitment to improving the well-being of diverse... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility required
  • Ability to read and interpret recipes provided
  • Basic math skills
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • ServSafe Food Handlers certification preferred but not required upon hire
  • Must be able to work flexible shifts including early mornings to evenings
  • Part-time availability for 22.5 hours per week
  • Ability to follow all food safety and sanitation protocols
  • Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
  • Good personal hygiene practices and adherence to health guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility
  • Ability to read and interpret recipes
  • Basic math skills
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • ServSafe Food Handlers certification preferred but not required upon hire

Job Duties

  • Complete tasks according to daily production sheets and recipes by service time for café and patients
  • Communicate with the Executive Chef or Supervisor about missing items impacting production
  • Date and label all items with necessary information including item name, date prepared, use by date, shelf life, and initials
  • Clean workstations using proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques and maintain detergent and sanitation buckets
  • Operate and demonstrate knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and various cooking methods such as roasting, braising, baking, sautéing, frying, steaming, and boiling
  • Follow personal hygiene, hand washing techniques, and glove use
  • Adhere to HACCP guidelines to prevent cross-contamination
  • Retrieve items needed to complete daily recipes
  • Record production numbers, HACCP records including time, temperature, dual code, holding and serving temperature, cooling and reheating temperatures
  • Properly calibrate thermometers and follow thawing techniques
  • Store food in food safe containers

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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