Cook's Helper - Per Diem - Day
About The Position
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. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Assists the Chef in the preparation and cooking of all foods.
Requirements
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assists on a daily basis in cutting, washing and preparing of meats and vegetables for cooking.
- Prepares on a daily basis all cold foods in bulk, such as tuna fish, chicken salad, egg salad for cafeteria and patients.
- Sets-up and cleans on a daily basis all produce, vegetables and fresh fruit for the salad bar in the Cafeteria and Physician's Dining Room.
- Prepares on a daily basis all jellos, puddings and custards for patient and cafeteria use.
- Cooks off on a daily basis all roasted meats for patient and cafeteria use.
- Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
- Works on the patient's tray line, serving the soups and pureed foods.
- Covers a cook's position on the weekends and for vacations.
- Maintains a clean, safe, neat work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
