Cook

Job Overview:

Prepares all foods for patient and non-patient functions and meals assigned. Works various shifts under the direction of the First Cook. Follows daily production sheets routinely and records overages and underages after each meal service. Practices high levels of sanitation as instituted by the department. Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and safety

Qualifications:

Required

• Previous cooking experience

Preferred

• Previous hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working: 6:00am-2:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm each day, depending on department needs
• Rotating Weekends and holidays
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Prepares main entr es for breakfast, lunch and dinner according to standardized recipes in forecasted amounts prior to the start of room service
• Making sure that appearance, taste, and temperature are at acceptable levels
• Follows proper HACCP food handling policies and procedures on a daily basis
• All proper food temperatures must be maintained.
• Works with food and supplies according to established guidelines
• All food products are properly dated, wrapped and labeled daily.
• Replenish food to the Dining Room/Room Service area in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring proper appearance, taste, and temperature
• All patient and cafeteria special requests are prepared in a quality manner.
• Operates and uses equipment according to established procedures
• All equipment, counters and sinks are cleaned and sanitized at the end of the shift.
• Utilizes all leftovers to their best potential, keeping in mind quality and taste,
• Employee maintains all coolers in a neat, clean and organized manner,
• Keeps work area neat, clean and organized
• Shows a willingness to take on additional assignments and/or put in additional time when needed
• Assists other department personnel in completing their assignments when possible
• Understand the duties of other comparable positions in the department so that coverage can be maintained in emergency situations
• Job routines are followed daily,
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, visitors, supervisors, peers, and co-workers,
• Demonstrates schedule flexibility
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings and in-service
• When assigned to the next day's preparation, standardized recipes are followed daily.
• All food items are accurately prepared for the next day.

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,

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 on 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