Patient-First Cook: Quality Meals & HACCP Expert

Jefferson Health; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, NJ, seeks a Cook responsible for preparing foods per standard recipes, ensuring superior quality for patients, staff and guests. The role emphasizes correct HACCP recording, proper handling, and sanitary procedures in line with health standards.

Responsibilities include preparing entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, and other items, recording usage to control costs, and maintaining sanitation across cooking and serving areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• 3+ years experience in food preparation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for patients, staff and visitors to high quality standards.
• Braize, sauté, broil, boil, steam, bake and grill to correct times and temps.
• Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables per recipes.
• Record usage on production records to control costs.
• Maintain HACCP and production records; ensure proper handling and sanitation.

Skills

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, NJ, seeks a Cook responsible for preparing foods per standard recipes, ensuring superior quality for patients, staff and guests. The role emphasizes correct HACCP recording, proper handling, and sanitary procedures in line with health standards.

Responsibilities include preparing entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, and other items, recording usage to control costs, and maintaining sanitation across cooking and serving areas.