Line Cook - Per Diem

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is hiring for a dietary/food production role at the Princeton Medical Center location. The position involves preparing quality food items for multiple service areas, following standardized recipes, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food safety practices.

Responsibilities include producing baked goods, meals, and assorted items, coordinating quantities, and maintaining proper portions. There is emphasis on teamwork, meeting patient care goals, and adherence to hospital policies and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required
• 1+ years institutional cooking experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department.
• Collaborates with other caregivers/staff to enhance patient care and service.
• Prepare baked goods, pureed foods, breakfast items, cook/chill foods, vegetables, starches, salads, sliced meats, and specialty items.
• Follow recipes to yield correct portions and standard products; coordinate production needs.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines and food safety regulations; maintain temperatures and clean equipment.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP compliance

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• To prepare quality food items for multiple areas of service throughout the Medical Center at Princeton. Food products are to be prepared adhering to standardized recipes, production needs, and following HACCPS guideline for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department. Collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service. Prepare any, but not limited to the following items: Baked goods, pureed foods, breakfast items, cook/chill foods, vegetables, Starches, mixed salads, sliced meats, specialty items, grilled items. Follow recipes to yield correct portions and standard product. Coordinates production needs to yield accurate amounts of products. Prepared food items are placed in appropriate pans to yield correct portions. Utilizes correct serving utensil to assure correct portions. Adheres to all HACCP Guidelines, State Department of Health regulations, and established department policies and procedures. Food items are prepped and prepared, properly panned, labeled and stored, according to all HACCP guidelines. Refrigerator temperatures for food products are taken to assure proper cooling. Checks equipment for proper and safe use. Cleans equipment after use according to the guidelines of HACCPS. Immediately reports on any broken equipment to the Supervisor or the Production Manager. Cleans work area daily. Provide customer service/patient first behavior. Contributes to menu planning and special functions. Adheres to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times. Attends meetings and staff development programs as scheduled. Works alone or as part of a team completing tasks. Is flexible when it comes to staffing needs and changes in production.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)


• Education Specialization:Equivalent Experience: Or Equivalent work experience 1+ years One to two years of institutional cooking.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$18.94 - $24.99/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.