Chef, Valley Dining, Full Time, Evening

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision Discount

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a cook for evening shifts at The Valley Hospital in Paramus. You will prepare meals for patients and the cafeteria, while also supporting community meals and catering services.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and calm performance under changing department needs, with responsibilities that include supervising staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2–4 years in an accredited Quantity Food Preparation program.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, employee cafeteria, community meals, and catering.
• Provide supervision to staff in the preparation of food items when required.

Skills

Food preparation

English proficiency

Time management

Stress management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Quantity Food Preparation program

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 Evening (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.

About

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.