Cook

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Cook. The Cook assists in the production of attractive, palatable, and therapeutically correct foods for patients and employees. This role also includes supporting all special food functions, ensuring that meals meet both quality standards and dietary requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years of culinary school or training preferred.
At least two years of quantity cooking experience in a hospital, restaurant, or hotel preferred.
Supervisory experience in therapeutic cooking preferred.
Basic command of English language (speaking, reading, writing) and basic math skills required to ensure correct performance in duties, understanding and following instructions, dietary restrictions, etc for patient, resident and employee safety.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and customers.
Must be able to adapt to circumstances that arise and be able to make decisions quickly to problem solve any issues that may develop.

Responsibilities

Obtains needed supplies from storeroom freezer, etc. to complete daily assignments.
Ensures standardized recipes are used in preparation of all menu items.
Inspects and tastes food for quality, presentation, and adherence to menu.
Works closely with the chef/senior cook in preparation and blast chilling of foods.
Prepares food for special functions.
Assists with inventory and projected orders, prepares and places food and supply orders as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits