Chef, Valley Dining, Full Time, Day

valleyhealth; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays, PTO, Wellness Time

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a reliable cook to prepare meals for patients, employees, and community programs, following approved menus and safety standards in a hospital kitchen.

You will supervise staff when needed, ensure quality, portion control, and sanitation, and collaborate with nutrition and dietary teams to meet patient needs. The position offers a day shift, competitive pay, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in Quantity Food Preparation program.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, employee cafeteria, community meals and catering.
• Provide supervision to kitchen staff during food preparation when required.

Skills

English literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

2–4 years in Quantity Food Preparation

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Summary

To prepare and cook food for patients, employee cafeteria, community meals, and catering. To provide functional supervision to staff in the preparation of food items when required.

Education

High school diploma. Two to four years in an accredited course in Quantity Food Preparation. ServSafe certification.

Experience

Three years of institutional or similar quantity cooking experience.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Good communication and interaction skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details. Ability to function competently and maintain composure during stressful situations and changing work environment related to changing Department needs. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities and perform job related responsibilities. Ability to effectively problem-solve.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $26.62 - $33.27 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.