Hackensack Meridian Health
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Cook - Full Time - Day
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Responsibilities
Customer Service: Deliver the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors. Follow the Hackensack Meridian Health way and rules of service to ensure satisfaction.
Regulatory Compliance: Complete all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines. All documentation is complete and accurate, including temperature logs, labeling and dating of foods, and sanitation logs. Achieve and maintain Serve Safe Certification.
Food Compliance: Prepare or direct the preparation of foods as indicated on the menu using standardized recipes based on standard portion sizes. Follow the first-in-first-out method. Follow all regulations regarding food storage, eliminating waste and leftovers. Residents receive a diet ordered by a physician. Ensure diet consistency and resident requests are accurate and complete. Ensure all food served is tasty, attractive, and garnished. Meal presentation meets facility standards, and is well-cooked, tasty and at proper temperature.
Sanitation & Infection Control: Check equipment and cooking areas often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements. Kitchen is kept clean and follows the assigned cleaning schedule.
Handle special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications – Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Prior cooking /culinary experience.
Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and adhere to a recipe.
Learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking/culinary in a high volume, full service kitchen setting.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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Cook - Full Time - Day
role at
Hackensack Meridian Health
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Responsibilities
Customer Service: Deliver the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors. Follow the Hackensack Meridian Health way and rules of service to ensure satisfaction.
Regulatory Compliance: Complete all required documentation as per facility policy and procedure and state/federal guidelines. All documentation is complete and accurate, including temperature logs, labeling and dating of foods, and sanitation logs. Achieve and maintain Serve Safe Certification.
Food Compliance: Prepare or direct the preparation of foods as indicated on the menu using standardized recipes based on standard portion sizes. Follow the first-in-first-out method. Follow all regulations regarding food storage, eliminating waste and leftovers. Residents receive a diet ordered by a physician. Ensure diet consistency and resident requests are accurate and complete. Ensure all food served is tasty, attractive, and garnished. Meal presentation meets facility standards, and is well-cooked, tasty and at proper temperature.
Sanitation & Infection Control: Check equipment and cooking areas often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements. Kitchen is kept clean and follows the assigned cleaning schedule.
Handle special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications – Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Prior cooking /culinary experience.
Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and adhere to a recipe.
Learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking/culinary in a high volume, full service kitchen setting.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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