Cook -Full-Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of cooking experience in a hotel or restaurant, and strong English communication skills. AAS Culinary Degree and health facilities cooking experience are preferred, with a Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 year of starting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of hotel and/or restaurant cooking experience.
• Observed good cooking techniques.
• Team player.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares, cooks and serves food for consumption by patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Team player

Excellent English communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

AAS Culinary Degree

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Cook prepares, cooks and serves food for consumption by patients, staff, and visitors.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 1-3 years of hotel and/or restaurant cooking experience.
• Observed good cooking techniques.
• Team player.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• AAS Culinary Degree.
• Health facilities cooking experience or health care nutrition knowledge.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 years of entering position.

Contacts:

• All HUMC personnel.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.