Third Cook

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

2d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Third Cook prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. The cook reads food orders or receives verbal instructions and prepares food according to those instructions. Under direct supervision or instruction, the cook follows basic recipes or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods for consumption in eating establishments. The role also involves operating kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients; washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables; and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.

Requirements

• 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 food as directed.
• Follow basic recipes or product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve foods.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
• 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