Cook Req #: 0000155786
Category: Food Service
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Dietary-Management
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

Prepares, seasons & cooks food for hospital patients, hospital cafe, meals on wheels program and special functions for both on and off sites while maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment following all state and local health codes

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalentOne year hotel /restaurant cooking experienceAbility to speak, read and write EnglishAbility to follow directions and work unsupervised in a restaurant style facility

Scheduling Requirements:

Per DiemFlexibility and ability to work weekends requiredEvening shift- hours vary between 6:30am to 2:30pm, 5am to 1:30pm, and 11am to 7:30pm

Essential Functions:

Prepares required amount of food to cover mealsConsistently follows recipes when preparing foodFrequently tastes food for quality assuranceTakes temperatures daily following local and state codesStores and labels food properlyFollows daily and weekly cleaning scheduleDemonstrates five star standards with staff, patients and customersPrepares fresh products dailyReviews daily production sheets to properly identify type and quality of food to be preparedMinimizes waste and over productionRotates food items on an FIFO+A95 basisInsures all foods are kept at proper holding temperaturesSuccessfully performs batch cookingAbility to lift up to 75 poundsResponsible for quality, appearance tasteAttends all department and hospital meetings when scheduled

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 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer