Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Washington Twp

Jefferson Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare foods for patients and guests in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Lead Cook and Food Service supervisors, you will follow standard recipes, maintain HACCP records and ensure safety and quality at all times.

This full-time role covers day and evening shifts; you will braise, sauté, grill and plate entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables while recording production data and supporting cost controls.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Competently braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature.
• Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders.
• Record usage on production records to ensure correct preparation and cost control.
• Assemble ingredients, prepare recipes, portion, label and date for storage or transport.
• Maintain HACCP and production records; ensure proper handling, storage and delivery of food and supplies.
• Check on food during service to prevent delays and ensure timely service.
• Plan cooking and prepping schedules so items are ready on time.
• Store leftovers safely and reuse appropriately.
• Perform cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation standards in cooking and serving areas.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Washington Twp### Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Washington TwpApply: Gloucester County, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0039759**Number of Positions in Requisition**1**Job Details**Under direction of the Lead Cook, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, the Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standard recipes and ensuring superior quality food which meets standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value and palatability for patients, patrons and catering guests. Categories of foods include but are not limited to entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables. The cook is responsible to ensure the proper recording of HACCP and production records. At all times, correct food handling and sanitary procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards are integral to this position.**Job Description*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Competently prepare select foods for patients, staff & visitors that are of the highest quality, visually and taste. (40%)* Professionally braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature; safely hold food at all times. (20%)* Prepare and portions entrees, soups, and sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders. Records usage on production records in order to ensure that foods are prepared correctly and costs are maintained. (40%)* Assembles ingredients and prepares recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport. (10%)* Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines. (10%)* Maintains proper HACCP and production records* Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines. (10%)* Checks on food during service in the patient and non-patient areas in order to ensure that there are no delays in service. (5%)* Plans cooking and prepping schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times. (5%)* Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. (5%)* Stores leftovers appropriately and utilized same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe. (5%)* Completes cleaning assignments in order to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained in cooking and serving areas. (5%)* Participates in and attends all department in services to maintain department operating standards.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:****Education:** High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but not required **AND Experience:** 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.**Salary Range**$17.78 to $25.33 HourlyThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.) **Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc**Primary Location Address**435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.