LEAD COOK - Full Time - Monday to Friday ($10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus)

UHS•Summit, NJ

159d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126-bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, is seeking a Lead Cook. This role directly oversees all food production for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. The Lead Cook provides supervision and coordination of dietary staff and is responsible for department operations during the Director's absence. The hospital is fully accredited and has been providing quality healthcare since 1902, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top behavioral health hospital.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience
Serv Safe Certification - Required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate/GED - Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares food and dessert items.
Directly oversees all food production for service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Provides supervision and coordination of dietary staff.
Maintains high standards of quality food production, safety, sanitation, and service.
Responsible for department operations during the Director's absence.
Responsible for timely preparation of meals and oversight of all food production for scheduled meal periods.
Plans, directs, and coordinates the Dietary Department to provide Food Service for all residents and staff.
Performs purchasing, receiving, storage, and food production according to departmental standards.
Coordinates menu planning for special functions and parties.
Completes set up and carry through of special functions.
Supervises cooks and food service workers.
Trains and directs employees using in-service training, on-the-job training, and provides opportunities for employee advancement and continuing education programs.
Assists with evaluations to ensure competency.
Ensures all special diets are prepared and served correctly.
Demonstrates excellent customer service as evidenced by supportive and helpful behavior.
Shows courtesy, compassion, sensitivity, and respect in interactions with patients, visitors, and other staff.
Assists the Director to ensure compliance with attendance and scheduling policy is met by other staff in the department.