Hospital Cook - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401(k) plan

Career advancement

Large team (>44,000)

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ seeks a per diem Hospital Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff, and guests. The role supports patient care and adheres to safety and sanitation policies while contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.

The position requires 1 year of cooking experience; preferred are a high school diploma, culinary arts training, and healthcare kitchen exposure. Shifts include 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with potential for weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of cooking experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary Arts degree preferred
• Completion of state or local food safety training course preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, staff, and guests.
• Assist with general cleaning of cooking and eating areas.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Manager and ensure safety and sanitation policies.
• Maintain high standards of portion control and food production.
• Demonstrate initiative to identify problems and implement solutions.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Hospital CookLocation: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Schedule: 6:00AM- 2:00PM Per Diem (PRN), (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $22.00 /Hour + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

You will deliver superior quality in all that you do, and you will treat others as they wish to be treated. You are a results-oriented team player who is resourceful in overcoming obstacles. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

You will prepare food for patients, staff, and guests, and may assist with general cleaning of the cooking and eating areas. In the absence of the Manager, the Cook supervises the dietary staff, ensuring that our facility and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to, and that proper sanitation, safety and infection control policies are being followed.

• Accepting and understanding both verbal and written instructions.
• Providing high quality food preparation and service.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment to meet department standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control.
• Demonstrating a wilhigh-quality, willingness to help with work that needs to be done.
• Taking initiative to not only identify problems, but to bring about a positive and sustainable solution.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year of cooking experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary Arts degree preferred
• Completion of state or local food safety training course preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Must be available to work Six (6) shifts per Six (6) week schedule; Three (3) must be on the Weekend (Saturday's or Sunday's).

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans