Hospital Cook - Growth, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefits

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a Cook in Food and Nutrition to support patient and cafe service. You will prepare meals from menu recipes, ensure timely service, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and basic math skills; English proficiency is required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and shift differential opportunities.

Qualifications

• Quantity cooking experience required.
• Must pass math skills test (knowledge adequate for calculating quantities of ingredients).
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food required by the menu using recipes and other production documents.
• Prepares meals for service at specific time deadlines.
• Ensures that portion sizes are according to food service production guidelines.
• Uses steamers, ovens, grills, broilers and other equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Tests food using thermometers and tasting; adjusts cooking process as necessary.
• Follows HACCP and infection control guidelines to ensure food is produced in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Participates as a team member in department meetings and the quality process.
• Attends in-service training with 100% attendance, as required.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Skills

Quantity cooking experience

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a Cook in Food and Nutrition to support patient and cafe service. You will prepare meals from menu recipes, ensure timely service, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and basic math skills; English proficiency is required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and shift differential opportunities.