Cook - Benefits Eligible
About The Position
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. 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. Type: Regular Part-time (4 days = 30hrs/week); ability to pick up additional shift available. Hours: 2-days 6a-2p, 2-days 11a-7p. Occassional coverage of 4a-12p. Every other weekend required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of culinary school or training preferred.
- At least two years of quantity cooking experience required; preferred in a hospital, restaurant, or hotel.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
