Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Cook- FT- Day $1,000 Sign On Bonus in Red Bank, New Jersey
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 we help one another to
succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how
we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep
getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of
positive change.”
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits starting Day One, $1,000 Sign On Bonus, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
The Cook provides wholesome quality foods to patients and for cafeteria meals prepared according to standards and procedures meeting the established specifications.
Responsibilities
Customer Service: Delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors. Follow the Hackensack Meridian Health way and rules of service to ensure satisfaction.
Regulatory Compliance: Completes all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines. All documentation is complete and accurate, including temperature logs, labeling and dating of foods, and sanitation logs. Achieves and maintains Serve Safe Certification.
Food Compliance: 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. Residents receive a diet ordered by a physician. 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.
Sanitation & Infection Control: 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.
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.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking/culinary in a high volume, full service kitchen setting.
Job ID 2024-142959
Department R-FOOD/NUTRN
Site Riverview Medical Center
Job Location US-NJ-Red Bank
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours Day
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work As Needed