Cook - Part Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Brick Township, NJ is seeking a Cook to provide wholesome meals to patients and cafeteria patrons, following established standards and recipes to ensure quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong communication, and the ability to learn quickly in a hospital environment. Experience with standard kitchen equipment and a proactive team mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior cooking/culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and recipes precisely.
• Demonstrates quick learning and adaptability to patient needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wholesome quality foods for patients and cafeteria per standards and procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to recipes

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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

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.