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Second Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.40
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement plans
short term disability
long term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
flexible spending accounts
wellness programs
voluntary benefits
Employee Discounts

Job Description

RWJBarnabas Health is a leading healthcare network in New Jersey, renowned for providing top-tier academic medicine combined with compassionate and equitable patient care. Established as a premier health care destination, RWJBarnabas Health takes pride in delivering high-quality service to diverse communities throughout the state. The organization is committed to fostering a best-in-class work environment that embraces innovation, education, and research, elevating both patient and employee experiences. As the largest academic health system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health continually advances strategies to improve clinical care and address social determinants of health, making a substantial impact on local community well-being.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
  • four or more years of related work experience
  • ServeSafe certification required or must obtain within 90 days
  • ability to work varied day shifts including early mornings to evenings
  • ability to comply with HACCP policies and safety procedures
  • ability to perform advanced cooking duties independently

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • knowledge of basic operation of kitchen equipment
  • experience in cash-handling procedures preferred
  • four or more years of related work experience
  • ServeSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
  • advanced knife skills
  • ability to follow complex recipes and use production software
  • leadership experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Prepare food and serve customers at an à la carte station
  • operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients
  • wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables
  • trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use
  • provide high-quality customer service
  • taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records
  • clean and sanitize workstations and equipment
  • comply with HACCP policies and procedures
  • participate in safety meetings and training
  • produce batch goods using classical and contemporary cooking techniques
  • follow complex recipes and product directions
  • assist with supervision of kitchen personnel
  • select recipes per menu cycle
  • prepare bakery items
  • receive inventory and manage foodstuffs
  • serve as lead cook guiding and training less experienced cooks
  • independently perform advanced cooking duties
  • demonstrate advanced knife skills
  • assign tasks to production staff
  • use production software to enter pre- and post-production data
  • take and enter inventory into production
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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