Cook Helper

355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Cook Helper

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000239604

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.42 - $20.42 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 Cook Helper completes tasks as outlined in the job flow for the daily position assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required
  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility.
  • Position may require you to work every other weekend depending on the department’s needs.

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary Degree or Certification. Serv Safe Certified
  • Prior experience in food service preferred
  • Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift: Evening
  • Status: Per Diem
  • Hours: Scheduled to work based on department needs .

Essential Functions:

  • Complete tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned
  • Retrieve, prep and prepare items according to the daily production sheets and recipes.
  • Follow all HACCP guidelines for food and physical safety.

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 2026-03-10

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