Hospital Cook

Select Medical; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Hospital Cook to support patient and staff meals in a full-time role, including both weekday and weekend shifts.

You will prepare food for patients, staff and guests and assist with sanitation and safety policies, under the supervision of the Manager, contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Completion of a state or local food safety training course preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, staff, and guests.
• Assist with general cleaning of cooking and eating areas.
• In absence of the Manager, supervise dietary staff and ensure policies are followed.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and infection control standards.
• Show initiative to identify problems and implement solutions.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts degree

State or local food safety training

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Hospital CookLocation: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663Schedule: Full-Time, (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $20.00 - $26.93 (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

You will deliver superior quality in all that you do, and you will treat others as they wish to be treated. You are a results-oriented team player who is resourceful in overcoming obstacles. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

You will prepare food for patients, staff, and guests, and may assist with general cleaning of the cooking and eating areas. In the absence of the Manager, the Cook supervises the dietary staff, ensuring that our facility and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to, and that proper sanitation, safety, and infection control policies are being followed.

• Accepting and understanding both verbal and written instructions.
• Providing high-quality food preparation and service.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment to meet department standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control.
• Demonstrating a willingness to help with work that needs to be done.
• Taking initiative to not only identify problems, but to bring about a positive and sustainable solution.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year of cooking experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary Arts degree preferred
• Completion of a state or local food safety training course preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans