Hospital Cook: Crafting Healthy Patient Meals

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of cooking experience in a hotel or restaurant, and strong English communication skills. AAS Culinary Degree and health facilities cooking experience are preferred, with a Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 year of starting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of hotel and/or restaurant cooking experience.
• Observed good cooking techniques.
• Team player.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Excellent English communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

AAS Culinary Degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of cooking experience in a hotel or restaurant, and strong English communication skills. AAS Culinary Degree and health facilities cooking experience are preferred, with a Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within 1 year of starting.