Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
paid leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Job Description
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare network dedicated to helping patients live better, healthier lives through a culture rooted in connection, collaboration, and community support. As one of the largest and most respected health systems in the region, Hackensack Meridian Health provides a comprehensive range of medical services, innovative treatments, and compassionate care. The organization values its employees as team members and is committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and positive impact. Competitive benefits, a focus on staff development, and a mission to transform healthcare define the work culture at Hackensack Meridian Health.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma general equivalency diploma (GED) or equivalent
- minimum of one year cooking experience in hotel restaurant or healthcare settings
- knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation
- ability to follow standardized recipes and production sheets
- familiarity with food safety handling and sanitation procedures
- ability to maintain HACCP logs and compliance
- strong communication skills in English
- certification in food service safety and sanitation such as ServSafe upon hire or within one year
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- adherence to organizational standards and behavior
- good physical stamina to perform cleaning and kitchen duties
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)
- Food Service Safety and Sanitation Certification such as ServSafe or Prometric upon hire or 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 practices including hand washing use of gloves and sanitizing food contact surfaces utensils equipment and workstations
- strictly monitors and maintains food temperatures at all times
- wraps dates and labels all food items in storage
- adheres to FIFO (first in first out) food rotation
- operates cooking equipment following established procedures and safety precautions
- monitors and controls quantities of foods prepared recording leftovers and waste
- informs the Production Supervisor or Chef of any problems related to 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 logs
- maintains HACCP standards procedures safety storage compliance and food safety regulation standards
- performs other related duties as assigned
- actively participates in cleaning assignments overall sanitation and housekeeping duties in 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
- participates in hospital and departmental programs for staff development and quality improvement
- performs work mostly alone but also as part of a team establishing and maintaining efficient and effective relationships with 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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