Cook

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Hospital Cook / Food Service Cook for a healthcare facility in Elizabeth, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a high-volume kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines while maintaining quality and sanitation. This on-site role offers stable hours and the opportunity to support patient dining needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and handling.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical duties.
• Experience with volume meal prep and inventory rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and portion meals according to recipes and dietary requirements.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner meal prep.
• Follow dietary instructions including modified diets.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain food temperatures, storage and sanitation.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with inventory rotation and storage.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils and workstations.
• Follow all food safety and healthcare facility procedures.
• Work with dietary and food service staff for timely meals.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Food Safety

Healthcare food service

Recipe following

Team player

ServSafe certified

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Hospital Cook / Food Service Cook

Location: Elizabeth, NJ Pay: $21.00 per hour Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Food Services

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Hospital Cook / Food Service Cook for a healthcare facility in Elizabeth, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals in a high-volume kitchen, hospital, healthcare facility, cafeteria or institutional food service environment. This position requires strong food safety knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to prepare quality meals while following established recipes and dietary guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and portion meals according to established recipes, menus and dietary requirements.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner meal preparation as assigned.
• Follow specific dietary instructions, including modified diets and portion-control requirements.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, storage procedures and sanitation standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with food preparation, inventory rotation and proper food storage.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations.
• Follow all food safety, infection control and healthcare facility procedures.
• Work closely with dietary and food service staff to ensure timely meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen required.
• Hospital, nursing home, healthcare or institutional food service experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper food-handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines and special dietary instructions.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

Candidates with previous experience as a Hospital Cook, Dietary Cook, Institutional Cook, Cafeteria Cook, Healthcare Cook or Food Service Cook are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing quality meals, understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety, and enjoys working in a professional healthcare environment.

Compensation

$21.00 per hour