Hospital Cook - Night Shift, HACCP & Quality Focus

Jefferson Health Plans; Cherry Hill (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and guests in a hospital setting. You will follow standard recipes, ensure quality, and maintain HACCP records while upholding sanitary procedures.

The role involves braising, sautéing, grilling and timely production, with emphasis on portioning, labeling and storage. Prior food prep experience and a strong safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Professionally braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature; safely hold food at all times.
• Prepare and portions entrees, soups, and sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders.
• Assembles ingredients and prepares recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport.
• Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines.
• 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.
• Plans cooking and prepping schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilized same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe.
• Completes cleaning assignments in order to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained in cooking and serving areas.
• Participates in and attends all department in services to maintain department operating standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP compliance

Sanitation procedures

High quality patient meals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and guests in a hospital setting. You will follow standard recipes, ensure quality, and maintain HACCP records while upholding sanitary procedures.

The role involves braising, sautéing, grilling and timely production, with emphasis on portioning, labeling and storage. Prior food prep experience and a strong safety mindset are required.