Third Cook

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

1d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Third Cook prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. The role reads food orders or receives verbal instructions and prepares and cooks food according to those instructions. Following basic recipes or product directions, the cook prepares, seasons, cooks, tastes, carves, and serves soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods. Under direct supervision or instruction, the cook operates kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients; washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables; and trims and cuts meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of short-order cooking and/or cold food preparation experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Read food orders or receive verbal instructions and prepare and cook food accordingly.
• Follow basic recipes or product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve foods.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients under direct supervision or instruction.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
• Trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED