Hospital Cook: Patient Meals, Food Safety & Service

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Cook to join our hospital food service team in New Jersey. You will prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following HACCP guidelines and established recipes to meet quality standards.

You should have 1-3 years of hotel or restaurant cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong English communication. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the ability to maintain clean, organized work areas and proper food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of hotel and/or restaurant cooking experience.
• Observed good cooking techniques.
• Team player with strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks all menu items to order per HACCP guidelines and recipes.
• Determines food requirements and stocks utensils and equipment accordingly.
• Checks food temperatures to ensure safe serving temperatures.
• Ensures food meets standards of presentation, taste, quantity, and safety.
• Maintains timely preparation and presentation to meet service needs.
• Maintains clean work area and stores food per HACCP guidelines.
• Provides coverage in all areas of room service as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

English communication

Team player

Cooking techniques

Education

High school diploma / GED

AAS Culinary Degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Cook to join our hospital food service team in New Jersey. You will prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following HACCP guidelines and established recipes to meet quality standards.

You should have 1-3 years of hotel or restaurant cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong English communication. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the ability to maintain clean, organized work areas and proper food