Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.38
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
paid leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement benefits
competitive hourly wage
Job Description
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare network committed to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. Known for its strong culture rooted in connection and collaboration, the organization fosters an environment where employees are valued as essential team members. At Hackensack Meridian Health, the focus is not only on helping patients live better, healthier lives but also on supporting employees and making meaningful contributions to the community. The company stands out by offering competitive benefits and promoting a workplace where employees actively support one another to succeed. The organization’s mission is continuously advanced through innovative practices... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in hotel or restaurant
- Ability to follow cooking techniques and standardized recipes
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Effective verbal and written communication in English
- Food Service Safety and Sanitation Certification within first year of employment
- Physical ability to lift 30 lbs, push/pull 75 lbs, and stand for 8 hours
- Adherence to safety, sanitation and organizational standards
- Willingness to participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED) or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of hotel 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 healthcare nutrition knowledge (preferred)
- Food Service Safety and Sanitation Certification such as ServSafe or Prometric within one year of hire
Job Duties
- Performs all food preparation and cooking functions, maintaining all quality standards
- Prepares food accurately following production sheets and standardized recipes
- Controls and adheres to all established procedures and State requirements regarding safe food handling, storage and service
- Uses strict sanitation standards at all times including hand washing, proper glove usage, and continuous sanitizing of food contact surfaces, utensils, equipment and work stations
- Strictly monitors and maintains food temperatures at all times
- Wraps, dates and labels all food items in storage
- Adheres to FIFO inventory method
- Operates cooking equipment following established procedures and safety precautions
- Monitors and controls quantities of foods prepared and records leftovers and waste
- Informs the Production Supervisor/Chef of any production-related issues
- Sets up and breaks down food serving lines efficiently and timely
- Maintains and records HACCP logs and complies with related safety and food storage regulations
- Participates in cleaning assignments and overall sanitation of production areas with emphasis on individual work stations
- Completes daily assignments and assists co-workers as needed
- Participates in staff development and quality improvement programs
- Works independently and as part of a team maintaining effective relationships
- Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior
- Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs, and stands for at least 8 hours daily
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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