Hospital Cook — Quality Patient Dining & HACCP Lead

jeffersonhealth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Cook for the Kennedy University Hospitals campus in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role prepares patient and staff meals according to recipes, maintains HACCP records, and ensures sanitary standards are met.

The position involves planning and coordinating cooking schedules and handling leftovers safely. Responsibilities include braising, sautéing, grilling, portioning meals, and recording production data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years food preparation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality foods for patients, staff and visitors.
• Cook using braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper times and temps.
• Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables; record production usage.
• Maintain HACCP records and food safety compliance.
• Plan cooking and prep schedules to meet service times.
• Ensure proper storage, cooling and delivery to maintain safety.
• Complete cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking methods

HACCP / Food safety

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Cook for the Kennedy University Hospitals campus in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role prepares patient and staff meals according to recipes, maintains HACCP records, and ensures sanitary standards are met.

The position involves planning and coordinating cooking schedules and handling leftovers safely. Responsibilities include braising, sautéing, grilling, portioning meals, and recording production data.