Cook, Full-time

University Hospital; Newark (AR); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare quality meals for patients and Retail Services in a fast-paced, healthcare setting. You will follow established recipes, manage mise en place, and ensure safe food handling to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires reading recipes, basic culinary math, and familiarity with various cooking methods; ServSafe certification is required or must be obtained within 6–12 months. A culinary certificate or degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of high-volume healthcare/hospitality cooking experience.
• Ability to read recipes and perform culinary math; knowledge of cooking methods.
• ServSafe Certification required or must obtain within 6–12 months of employment.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes to meet time deadlines.
• Maintains proper food handling and storage to comply with health regulations.
• Completes mise en place for efficient meal production.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Uses knives and kitchen equipment safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Culinary math

Cooking methods knowledge

Formation

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Culinary certificate or degree

Description du poste

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare quality food for Patient and Retail Services, in a timely, cost- effective manner.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes to produce quality products for end-users within time deadlines.
• Maintains proper food handling and storage to comply with Federal, State and Local Health Regulations and all standards as set forth by The Joint Commission.
• Completes all Mise en place to ensure an efficient meal production process. Definition of Mise in Place: "Put in Place." The preparation and assembly of ingredients, pans, utensils, and plates or serving pieces needed for a particular dish or service period.
• Maintains work area in an organized, clean, and sanitary manner.
• Properly uses knives, kitchen utensils and equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of high-volume food production experience as a cook in the healthcare/hospitality industry required. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand recipes including culinary math. Knowledge and understanding of various cooking methods (grill, steam, fry, roast, etc.), ingredients, equipment, and procedures National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for
• ServSafe Protection Certification is required or must obtain ServSafe Protection Certificate within first 6 to 12 months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $22.64 - $23.83 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.