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CookBarnabas Health Behavioral Health • Point Pleasant, NJ, United States
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Cook

Barnabas Health Behavioral Health • Point Pleasant, NJ, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Cook

Location : Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name : Dietary Management

Req # : 0000205669

Status : per hour

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $17.03 - $19.88, per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Overview :

The cook is responsible for the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food, soups and sauces for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for patients and employees. Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in the preparation and cooking of foods, following standard practices and procedures and complying with regulatory requirements, ensuring that customer needs and satisfaction are met.

Qualifications : Required :

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum one (1) year institutional food preparation experience
  • Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines

Scheduling Requirements :

  • Shifts vary between 5 : 00am-1 : 30am, with 10 : 30am-7 : 00pm being the main shift
  • Rotating weekends and holidays
  • Full Time

    • Essential Functions :

  • Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards. Gives proper notification for absence or tardiness as per policy
  • Alerts the Assistant Director to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies
  • Assists with cooking and production areas and uses correct food substitutes when necessary
  • Assists with food procurement and storage and checks the quality and the quantity of items on delivery
  • Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies / equipment or other unusual conditions. Recommend corrective action
  • Evaluates food preparation and effect and / or recommends changes to improve operations
  • Follows standardized recipes for modified and regular meals
  • Maintains and documents food temperatures prior to service in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards
  • Meets all meal schedules in a timely manner
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
  • Performs general cleaning duties as requested. Maintains cleanliness of work area equipment and supplies. Maintains cleaning schedule
  • Prepares and maintains cold food and dessert production
  • Properly utilizes leftover meals to avoid waste
  • Reports supply shortages / low level stock
  • Responsible for overall sanitation of production work area
  • Reviews daily menu and assembles foods, supplies, and equipment for food

    • Benefits and Perks :

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to :

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
  • ….and more!

    • Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

    high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

    a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

    RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

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