Cook Helper

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ is hiring a Cook Helper for the Dietary-Management team at Jersey City Medical Center. This per diem, day-shift position requires knowledge of food production, service and sanitation, and prior healthcare cooking experience.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $20.42 in New Jersey, with hours scheduled based on department needs. Weekend availability may be required and HACCP compliance is expected for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required.
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility.
• Position may require you to work every other weekend depending on the department's needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned.
• Retrieve, prep and prepare items according to the daily production sheets and recipes.
• Follow all HACCP guidelines for food and physical safety.

Skills

Food production

Food sanitation

Healthcare cooking experience

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Req #: 0000261170

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Dietary-Management

Pay Range: $20.42 per hour

Location

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Cook Helper

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000261170

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.42 - $20.42 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Cook Helper completes tasks as outlined in the job flow for the daily position assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility.
• Position may require you to work every other weekend depending on the department's needs.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Degree or Certification. Serv Safe Certified
• Prior experience in food service preferred
• Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Day
• Status: Per Diem
• Hours: Scheduled to work based on department needs.

Essential Functions

• Complete tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned
• Retrieve, prep and prepare items according to the daily production sheets and recipes.
• Follow all HACCP guidelines for food and physical safety.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer