First Cook

Job Overview:

The First Cook position prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, employees, and visitors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures

Scheduling Requirements:

• Variable days and hours during the week, such as 6:00am-2:30pm and 10:30am-7:00pm
• Every other weekend
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Alert Supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies
• Appropriately prepares food as per therapeutic instructions
• Assist in the care, maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of work areas, equipment and supplies
• Clearly labels and dates all food items
• Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions. Recommend corrective action. Maintains inventory, receives, inspects and stocks perishable and non-perishable items
• Evaluate food preparation and effect or recommend changes to improve operations
• Follows standardized recipes for modified and regular meals
• Maintains order in dry and refrigerated storage areas; rotating first-in first-out basis
• Observes and monitors food quality and temperature on patient tray line and cafeteria serving area
• Review menu and assemble foods, supplies, and equipment for daily food preparation
• Review patient satisfaction results, when appropriate, and aids in correcting problems
• Utilize leftovers, avoid waste
• Serves on tray assembly line in assigned position
• Prepares food for special functions as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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 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