Cook

Job Title: Cook

Location: Community Medical Center

Department: Dietary Management

Req#: 0000189520

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.03 - $19.88 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:

The cook is responsible for the preparation of food according to the planned menu. They must always demonstrate adherence to food storage guidelines. Cook is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma

Preferred:

• 3-5 years grill/high volume experience
• Experience in high production food service

Scheduling Requirements:

• ​​​​ Shifts to include: 5:30a-2p, 8a-4:30p, 930a-6p, 10:30a-7p
• Must be flexible with the shifts and duties
• Weekend days off variable
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Follows all recipes to conform with dietary restrictions.
• Follows correct procedure for handling raw / cooked products according to sanitary guidelines.
• Follows dress code policy for department
• Follows sanitary guidelines for personal hygiene
• Maintains a proper production schedule to ensure food is ready in a timely manner
• Performs sanitation duties as assigned
• Prepares food according to planned menu
• Properly store all prepared foods utilizing the FIFO system at all times

Benefits and Perks:

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 healthcare 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