Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.71
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
paid leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Hackensack Meridian Health is a renowned healthcare organization committed to helping patients live better, healthier lives. Known for its culture rooted in connection and collaboration, Hackensack Meridian Health emphasizes the importance of teamwork among its employees who are regarded as essential team members. The organization is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. With a focus on supporting both patients and employees, Hackensack Meridian Health offers competitive benefits, scheduling flexibility, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more to foster a supportive and enriching workplace environment.
The role of the Cook at Hackensack Meridian Health i... Show More
The role of the Cook at Hackensack Meridian Health i... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of hotel or restaurant cooking experience
- Good cooking techniques
- Team player
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 year of employment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or equivalent programs
- 1-3 years of hotel or restaurant cooking experience
- Observed good cooking techniques
- Team player
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- AAS Culinary Degree preferred
- Health facilities cooking experience or healthcare nutrition knowledge preferred
- Food Safety and Sanitation Certification required within 1 year of entering position
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks all menu items to order in accordance with HACCP guidelines
- Determines food requirements, stocks food, utensils and equipment accordingly, and sets up workstations
- Checks food temperatures using a thermometer to ensure safe cooking, holding, and serving temperatures
- Ensures all food served meets standards of presentation, taste, quality, temperature, portion control, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains timeliness of menu preparation and presentation according to service needs
- Cleans work and service areas at end of production, stores remaining food following HACCP guidelines, including covering, labeling, and dating
- Maintains refrigerators clean and stocked for meal service and utilizes leftovers to avoid waste
- Provides relief coverage in all areas of room service as needed
- Adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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