Cook - Per Diem (Flex Shifts)

sluhn; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a cook to prepare, serve and forecast menu items for service periods, following recipes and production methods. The role requires ensuring proper temperatures, portion sizes and presentation while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.

Shifts include 5:30a-2:00p, 10:45a-7:15p, and 7:00a-3:30p; holidays/weekends may be required. Education: High School diploma or equivalent; prior cooking experience preferred in hospital/food service. St.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English.
• Previous cooking experience preferred in hospital or food service.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all foods for service according to schedule and in proper amounts.
• Ensures foods are served at proper temperatures and well presented.
• Follows recipes and verifies portions for service periods.
• Cleans and maintains work area; supports sanitation of the department.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Shifts include

• 530a-200p
• 1045a-715p
• 700a-330p
• May include Holidays and Weekends

The Cook prepares, serves, and forecasts all items needed for menu services according to recipes and production methods as directed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares all foods, ensuring that they are ready for service as scheduled for the scheduled service periods in the proper amounts needed, ensuring quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Ensures all foods presented for service are served at the proper temperature and merchandized in a manner that best enhances the quality of product.
• Ensures recipes are followed and that foods are ready in the proper amounts and portion sizes for service.
• Reviews with staff all menu items to be served as to their content and method of service
• Alerts the staff to any menu changes in sufficient time for action.
• Reviews all menus for service periods to ensure the necessary preparation in the proper forecasted amounts according to direction, recipes, and portions in sufficient time for ideal service.
• Reviews with the staff the next day's service and alert them to any changes or special service requirements.
• Assists with general sanitation of food service department including: wiping walls, cleaning equipment, working in the dish room, emptying trash cans etc.
• Cleans and maintains work area at all times.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking for up to 7 hours, 30 minutes at a time; sitting for up to 1 hour at a time and standing up to 1 ½ hours for 30 minutes at a time. Frequently uses handling and occasionally twisting/turning, lifting (1-50 lb.), carrying (1-50 lb.), pushing (1-50 lb.), and pulling (1-50 lb.). When performing essential functions, occasionally involves with stooping/bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder level.
• Employee must have the ability to hear normal conversation, have general vision, far vision, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or restaurant environment. Specific on-the-job training will be provided.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

• $16.30 - $24.45

St Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

• St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.