Cook

optimacare; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Job summary

optimacare in Secaucus, NJ is seeking an experienced cook for a full-time position. You will prepare meals, desserts and snacks according to the menu while honoring special diets and dietary concerns. The role requires maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace and reliable documentation for storage and temperatures.

You will serve palatable meals, estimate supplies, and participate in ongoing educational programs to stay current with hygienic standards and culinary techniques.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of cook experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks as per posted menu and dietary needs.
• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Keeps work area clean, organized and sanitized, may wash pots and pans.
• Adheres to health code requirements for storage and temperatures and maintains documentation.
• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet portions.
• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Location: Secaucus, NJ/near Secaucus Junction Station

Full Time.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; makes sure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed.
• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, may include washing pots and pans, etc.
• Knows health code requirements for food and beverage storage and hot/cold holding temperatures and maintains documentation.
• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Requirements:

• Must have 2-3 years experience as a cook
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally
• Culinary degree preferred