Cook

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 26,863 - 42,981; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System is seeking a part-time Cook for CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, managing inventory, and adhering to dietary restrictions. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and culinary training with at least two years of cooking experience. This position offers a friendly work culture and a competitive compensation range of $19.50 - $31.20 per hour, along with various benefits such as medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience in a hospital, restaurant, or hotel preferred.
• Supervisory experience in therapeutic cooking preferred.
• Must be adaptable and able to make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Obtain needed supplies to complete daily assignments.
• Ensure standardized recipes are used in preparation.
• Inspect and taste food for quality and presentation.

Skills

Professional cooking skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school or training

Job description

Cook – CentraState Medical Center

Position ID: 2026-16719

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Location: CentraState Medical Center

Shift: Flexibility Required

Responsibilities

• Obtains needed supplies from storeroom freezer, etc. to complete daily assignments.
• Ensures standardized recipes are used in preparation of all menu items.
• Inspects and tastes food for quality, presentation, and adherence to menu.
• Works closely with the chef/senior cook in preparation and blast chilling of foods.
• Prepares food for special functions.
• Assists with inventory and projected orders, prepares and places food and supply orders as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of culinary school or training preferred.
• At least two years of quantity cooking experience in a hospital, restaurant, or hotel preferred.
• Supervisory experience in therapeutic cooking preferred.
• Basic command of English language (speaking, reading, writing) and basic math skills required to ensure correct performance in duties, understanding and following instructions, dietary restrictions, etc for patient, resident and employee safety.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and customers.
• Must be able to adapt to circumstances that arise and be able to make decisions quickly to problem solve any issues that may develop.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $31.20 per hour

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

Benefits

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.