Cook

Job Overview

Prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, hospital café, meals on wheels program and special functions for both on and off sites while maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment following all state and local health codes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• One year hotel /restaurant cooking experience (preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time Day

Essential Functions

• Prepares required amount of food to cover meals
• Congistently follows recipes when preparing food
• Frequently tastes food for quality assurance
• Takes temperatures daily following local and state codes
• Stores and labels food properly
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedule
• Demonstrates five star standards with staff, patients and customers
• Prepares fresh products daily
• Reviews daily production sheets to properly identify type and quality of food to be prepared
• Minimizes waste and over production
• Rotates food items on an FIFO+A95 basis
• Insures all foods are kept at proper holding temperatures
• Successfully performs batch cooking
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Responsible for daily signage and specials
• Operates other stations when needed
• Attends all department and hospital meetings when scheduled

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon