Bistro Cook (Part-time)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Bistro Cook to prepare and serve items from grill, pizza, salad, and fry stations. You may support future concepts and catering, while performing the food service worker duties daily.

The role requires three years of high-volume cooking experience, ServSafe certification (or within 6–12 months), and strong English communication. Expect a team-oriented, patient-centered environment with safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Three years of high-volume grill/pizza/salad/fry food prep experience.
• ServSafe Certification required or to be obtained within 6–12 months.
• Ability to read/understand recipes and perform culinary math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food from grill, pizza, salad, and fry areas.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and quality according to recipes.
• Rotate to cafeteria or main kitchen as needed by operations.
• Provide patient-centered service and resolve issues promptly.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with team.

Skills

English proficiency

Cuisine safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Bistro Cook position is to prepare and serve all food from the grill, pizza, salad, and fry areas of the Bistro. May also be required to prepare food items for future concepts and catering services as deemed necessary by the unit management. The duties of this position also include the performance of the food service worker function on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Service provided is patient centered. Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers.
• Communicates clearly to ensure understanding.
• Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible.
• Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers.
• Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service. Acts as a role model for Service Excellence.
• Maintains professional composure in the workplace.
• Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets. Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Provides set up and food preparation in accordance to standardized recipes. Prepares pizza, salads, appetizers, and/or a variety of burgers or other menu items as requested by our customers.
• Obtains maximum food quality and quantity control in accordance with our guidelines and standard recipes. Complies with sanitation, safety, and customer service standards.
• Maintains effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Based on operational needs may rotate to cafeteria or main kitchen as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate
• Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred. Three (3) years of experience in the preparation of foods from a grill in a high-volume setting required.
• National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for ServSafe Protection Certification is required or must obtain ServSafe Protection Certificate within first 6 to 12 months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to read and understand recipes including culinary math. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $23.48 – $24.70 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.