Cook - Part Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Cook to provide wholesome foods to patients and cafeteria guests, following standardized recipes and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

You will ensure diet orders are met, maintain sanitation, manage portions, and support teamwork to deliver timely, attractive meals. A minimum high school diploma (or GED) and prior cooking experience are preferred. Excellent communication helps us serve our community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Prior cooking/culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and recipes accurately.
• Strong communication and adaptability to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high level of customer service to residents, families, and visitors.
• Completes documentation and follows safety and sanitation logs.
• Prepares meals using standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Maintains sanitation and equipment in the kitchen and supports team.
• Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

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 provides wholesome quality foods to patients and for cafeteria meals prepared according to standards and procedures meeting the established specifications.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Cook at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Customer Service: Delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors. Follow the Hackensack Meridian Health way and rules of service to ensure satisfaction.


• Regulatory Compliance: Completes all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines. All documentation is complete and accurate, including temperature logs, labeling and dating of foods, and sanitation logs. Achieves and maintains Serve Safe Certification.


• Food Compliance: Prepares or directs the preparation of foods as indicated on the menu using standardized recipes based on standard portion sizes. Follows the first-in-first-out method. Follows all regulations regarding food storage, eliminating waste and leftovers. Residents receive a diet ordered by a physician. Ensures diet consistency and resident requests are accurate and complete. Ensures all food served is tasty, attractive, and garnished. Meal presentation meets facility standards, and is well-cooked, tasty and at proper temperature.


• Sanitation & Infection Control: Checks equipment and cooking areas often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements. Kitchen is kept clean and follows the assigned cleaning schedule.


• Handles special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner.


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.


• Prior cooking /culinary experience.


• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and adhere to a recipe.


• Learns quickly and adapts to changing patient needs.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking/culinary in a high volume, full service kitchen setting.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.