Cook (PT, Days/Evenings) - Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,493 - 34,894; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Cook in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role involves preparing high-quality food according to recipes and maintaining sanitation standards using HACCP guidelines. Candidates should have at least 3 years of food preparation experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on patient safety. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $17.78 to $25.33, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standard recipes.
• Ensure high quality food for patients and guests.
• Maintain proper HACCP and production records.
• Safely hold food at all times during service.

Skills

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Under direction of the Lead Cook, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, the Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standard recipes and ensuring superior quality food which meets standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value and palatability for patients, patrons and catering guests. Categories of foods include but are not limited to entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables. The cook is responsible to ensure the proper recording of HACCP and production records. At all times, correct food handling and sanitary procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards are integral to this position.

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Competently prepare select foods for patients, staff & visitors that are of the highest quality, visually and taste. (40%)
• Professionally braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature; safely hold food at all times. (20%)
• Prepare and portions entrees, soups, and sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders. Records usage on production records in order to ensure that foods are prepared correctly and costs are maintained. (40%)
• Assembles ingredients and prepares recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport. (10%)
• Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines. (10%)
• Maintains proper HACCP and production records
• Checks on food during service in the patient and non-patient areas in order to ensure that there are no delays in service. (5%)
• Plans cooking and prepping schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times. (5%)
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. (5%)
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilizes same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe. (5%)
• Completes cleaning assignments in order to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained in cooking and serving areas. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but not required. Experience: 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary Range

$17.78 to $25.33 Hourly. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.