Cook - Part Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors in our hospital dining service.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 1+ year of hotel/restaurant cooking experience, good cooking techniques and strong teamwork with excellent verbal and written English.

We emphasize a collaborative culture and reliable food safety practices to ensure quality meals that support patient care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

English communication

Verbal and written English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

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 & visitors.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 or more 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:

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts.
• Health facilities cooking experience or health care nutrition knowledge.