Cook's Helper - Per Diem

Overview

Cook's Helper - Per Diem - Day | Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, New Jersey

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Our culture emphasizes connection and collaboration, with competitive benefits and a commitment to service in the community.

Assists the Chef in the preparation and cooking of all foods.

• Assists on a daily basis in cutting, washing and preparing meats and vegetables for cooking.
• Prepares daily all cold foods in bulk, such as tuna fish, chicken salad, and egg salad for cafeteria and patients.
• Sets up and cleans daily all produce, vegetables and fresh fruit for the salad bar in the Cafeteria and Physician's Dining Room.
• Prepares daily all jellos, puddings and custards for patient and cafeteria use.
• Cooks roasted meats for patient and cafeteria use on a daily basis.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service, contributing to positive patient satisfaction scores for the department and Medical Center.
• Supplemental duties and responsibilities:
  • Works on the patient’s tray line, serving soups and pureed foods.
  • Covers a cook's position on weekends and for vacations.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, neat work area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a hospital setting.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today.

Minimum rate of $17.24 hourly. Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran.