Cook - Full Time - Day

Perth Amboy, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.77 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

paid leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Shift Differentials

Job Description

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to transforming healthcare by improving the quality of life for its patients and serving communities with compassion and excellence. As a comprehensive health network, Hackensack Meridian Health offers a wide range of services and specialties, making it one of the most trusted names in healthcare in the region. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, connection, and collaboration, the organization fosters a culture where employees are valued as integral team members. Competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans, are complemented by an inclusive environment focused on support and continuous growth. This commitment extends to both patient care and the well-being of its staff, reflecting in its mission to lead positive change in healthcare.

The Cook role at Hackensack Meridian Health centers on preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors in adherence to high-quality standards. The position involves responsibilities such as food preparation according to production sheets and standardized recipes, ensuring compliance with state and organizational food safety regulations, and maintaining strict sanitation and hygiene standards. The cook manages food temperatures and inventory controls while effectively operating cooking equipment and maintaining HACCP logs. Emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation, with duties extending to assisting with cleaning, setting up and breaking down serving lines, and actively participating in staff development and quality improvement programs. This role demands a detail-oriented individual capable of working independently, yet collaboratively within a team. The hourly starting rate for this position is $25.77, aligning with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, with final compensation reflecting various non-discriminatory factors such as experience and education. At Hackensack Meridian Health, the Cook not only contributes to daily operations but also plays a vital part in enhancing patient nutrition and safety, supporting the organization’s mission to advance healthcare and community well-being.

Job Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of hotel or restaurant cooking experience
Knowledge of proper cooking techniques
Ability to work well in a team
Strong English communication skills
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to operate cooking equipment safely
Willingness to adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Minimum of 1 or more years of hotel and/or restaurant cooking experience
Observed good cooking techniques
Team player
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Associates degree in culinary arts preferred
Health facilities cooking experience or health care nutrition knowledge preferred

Job Duties

Performs all food preparation and cooking functions, maintaining all quality standards
Prepares food accurately following production sheets and using standardized recipes or other instructions as provided
Controls and adheres to all established procedures and State requirements regarding safe food handling, storage and service
Strict sanitation standards used at all times
hand washing practices, proper use of gloves, continuous sanitizing practices used on food contact surfaces, utensils, equipment, work station
Strictly monitor and maintain food temperatures at all times
Wrap, date and label all food items in storage
Adheres FIFO
Operates cooking equipment following established procedures and safety precautions
Monitors and controls quantities of foods prepared
Record leftovers and waste
Informs the Production Supervisor/Chef of any problems relating to the production areas
equipment, food items, preparation or cooking procedures
Sets up and breaks down the food serving lines efficiently and timely
Maintains and records HACCP log
Maintain HACCP standard and procedure, safety storage compliant and food safety regulation standard
Performs other related duties as assigned
Actively participates in cleaning assignments, overall sanitation, and housekeeping duties in the production areas with emphasis on individual work stations
Completes all assignments on daily production sheets and willingly assists co-workers as unscheduled production needs arise
Actively participates in hospital and departmental programs for Staff Development and quality improvement
Performs work mostly alone, but also as part of a team
Establishes and maintains efficient and effective relationships with all co-workers in the department and hospital
Readily performs and offers cooperation as other tasks or duties may be assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior