Hospital Cook - Per Diem/PRN

Location: 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), includes weekday and weekend shifts

Compensation: $22.00/hour + shift differential

About the role

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

In the absence of the Manager, the Cook supervises the dietary staff, ensuring that our facility and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to, and that proper sanitation, safety, and infection control policies are being followed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, staff, and guests
• Assist with general cleaning of the cooking and eating areas
• Accept and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Provide high-quality food preparation and service
• Clean and maintain equipment to meet department standards
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control
• Demonstrate a willingness to help with work that needs to be done
• Take initiative to identify problems and bring about positive, sustainable solutions

Requirements

• One (1) year of cooking experience required
• Must be available to work six (6) shifts per six (6) week schedule; three (3) must be on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Arts degree
• Completion of state or local food safety training course
• Healthcare experience

Benefits

• Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility based on reaching 1,000 hours within first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for advancement, including potential full-time opportunities