Cook

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Prepares, seasons & cooks food for hospital patients, hospital cafe, meals on wheels program and special functions for both on and off sites while maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment following all state and local health codes

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year hotel /restaurant cooking experience
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to follow directions and work unsupervised in a restaurant style facility

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Per Diem
• Rotating weekends and holidays may be required
• Evening shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares required amount of food to cover meals
• Consistently follows recipes when preparing food
• Frequently tastes food for quality assurance
• Takes temperatures daily following local and state codes
• Stores and labels food properly
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedule
• Demonstrates five star standards with staff, patients and customers
• Prepares fresh products daily
• Reviews daily production sheets to properly identify type and quality of food to be prepared
• Minimizes waste and over production
• Rotates food items on an FIFO+A95 basis
• Insures all foods are kept at proper holding temperatures
• Successfully performs batch cooking
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Responsible for quality, appearance taste
• Attends all department and hospital meetings when scheduled

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.