Hospital Cook: Patient-Centric Kitchen & HACCP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated food service professional to prepare aesthetically pleasing and tasty meals for patients, staff, and visitors across the Medical Center units. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and maintain cost controls while ensuring top food safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing items per production sheets, ensuring proper temperatures, sanitation, and teamwork—supporting patient care and service excellence at the Medical Center.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• Experience in high-volume culinary environments (3+ years).
• Culinary coursework and HACCP certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to production sheets for all units, following standardized recipes and production numbers to ensure quality and cost control.
• Maintain portion control and food safety, proper temperatures and sanitation per HACCP guidelines; manage leftovers and support cost-control measures.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure efficient workflow, proper equipment use, and adherence to department policies and food handling procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary coursework preferred

HACCP certification preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated food service professional to prepare aesthetically pleasing and tasty meals for patients, staff, and visitors across the Medical Center units. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and maintain cost controls while ensuring top food safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing items per production sheets, ensuring proper temperatures, sanitation, and teamwork—supporting patient care and service excellence at the Medical Center.