Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.71 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Retirement benefits
Job Description
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients and supporting the wellbeing of its employees and communities. Known for its culture centered on connection, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Hackensack Meridian Health stands as an emblem of positive change in healthcare. The organization is committed not only to exceptional patient care but also to fostering an environment where team members feel valued and empowered to succeed both professionally and personally. This inclusive approach extends beyond workplace benefits to encompass community involvement, ensuring a holistic support system for its workforce.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of cooking experience in hotel and/or restaurant settings
- Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 year of starting the position
- Ability to follow established recipes and HACCP guidelines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Flexibility to provide relief coverage in various areas
- Team-oriented mindset
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs
- 1-3 years of hotel and/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 within 1 year of entering position
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks all menu items to order in accordance with HACCP guidelines and established recipes
- Determines food requirements, stocks food, utensils and equipment accordingly, and sets up mise en place
- 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 in accordance with service needs
- Cleans work/service area at end of production and stores remaining food according to HACCP guidelines including covering, labeling, and dating
- Maintains refrigerators clean, stocked for meal service, and utilizes leftovers to avoid waste
- Provides relief coverage in all areas of room service as needed
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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