Cook

Job Title: Cook

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000245566

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.28 - $19.28 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:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that not only taste excellent but also meet the necessary nutritional requirements. Your passion for cooking, knowledge of various cuisines, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be key to our culinary operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

• 2 yrs cooking experience or Culinary Training
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.

Preferred:

• Preferable Experience in hospitality, a hospital or healthcare setting
• Serv-safe certificate
• Knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques.

Scheduling Requirements:

• This is a full-time position with a shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• The candidate must be available to work on weekdays and weekends as well as holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately prepare patient meals in timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families
• Maintain a clean and tidy work station
• Handle all questions and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy
• Assist in other areas as needed based on staffing and patient flow.
• Operate commercial cooking equipment

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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 to 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