Second Cook

355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Second Cook

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary Management

Req #: 0000219996

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.40 - $20.40 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Second Cook completes tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation
  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility

Preferred:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 3 to 4 years of related work experience

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift: Day
  • Time: 7:00am—3:00pm
  • Status: Full Time
  • Hours: 40.00 hrs.
  • Position may require work every other weekend depending on department’s needs

Essential Functions:

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events.
  • The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position.
  • These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2025-10-23

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