Cook - Part Time - Evening

Edison, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.77 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

paid leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job Description

Hackensack Meridian Health is a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to helping patients live better, healthier lives through compassionate care and innovative medical practices. As a leader in transforming healthcare, Hackensack Meridian Health emphasizes a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, where employees are regarded as valued team members who support one another and contribute to the community. With a focus on advancing positive change within the healthcare industry, this organization not only offers competitive benefits but also fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and participate in meaningful initiatives that improve overall quality of care.

The role of a Cook at Hackensack Meridian Health is essential in ensuring that patients, staff, and visitors receive nutritious and safe food meals. This position involves preparing, cooking, and serving food according to established recipes, production sheets, and safety standards. The Cook is responsible for maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards, adhering to approved food handling, storage, and service protocols to guarantee safety and quality. Beyond food preparation, the Cook actively participates in cleaning assignments and supports departmental programs for staff development and quality improvement. The role offers an hourly wage starting at $25.77 and is vital in maintaining the smooth operation of food production services within the healthcare facility. Working both independently and as a member of a team, the Cook must exhibit excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to upholding the values and performance standards of Hackensack Meridian Health. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have prior experience in cooking, preferably in hotel, restaurant, or healthcare settings, and who seek to contribute meaningfully to a healthcare organization’s mission while advancing their culinary skills.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in hotel or restaurant
Knowledge of good cooking techniques
Ability to work effectively in a team
Proficient in verbal and written English communication
Ability to maintain strict sanitation and food safety standards
Willingness to participate in cleaning and housekeeping duties
Ability to monitor and control food quantities and waste
Willingness to follow HACCP and food safety regulations
Ability to operate cooking equipment safely

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 record 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