Cook - Per Diem - Night

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Our culture is built on connection and collaboration, where competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Responsibilities

• Delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families, and visitors, following the Hackensack Meridian Health way and rules of service to ensure satisfaction.
• Completes all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including temperature logs, labeling and dating of foods, and sanitation logs. Achieves and maintains Serve Safe Certification.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of foods as indicated on the menu using standardized recipes based on standard portion sizes. Follows the first-in-first-out method. Follows all regulations regarding food storage, eliminating waste and leftovers. Ensures diet consistency and resident requests are accurate and complete. Ensures all food served is tasty, attractive, and garnished. Meal presentation meets facility standards, and is well-cooked, tasty, and at proper temperature.
• Checks equipment and cooking areas often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements. Kitchen is kept clean and follows the assigned cleaning schedule.
• Handles special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner. Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Prior cooking/culinary experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and adhere to a recipe.
• Learns quickly and adapts to changing patient needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Compensation

The minimum rate of $25.77 hourly is provided as a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Awards

• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
• US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
• US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
• US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
• Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59

Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility. As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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