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First Cook

Lakewood, NJ · On-site

$18.54 - $21.31/hr

First Cook Location: MMC Southern Campus Department Name: Dietary-Management Req #: 0000254636 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $18.54 - $21.31 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the ...

First Cook

Lakewood, NJ

$18.54 - $21.31/hr

First Cook Location: MMC Southern Campus Department Name: Dietary-Management Req #: 0000254637 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $18.54 - $21.31 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the ...

First Cook

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Brookhaven at Lexington, a prestigious, private retirement community in Lexington MA is currently seeking a First Cook. This is a full time 40 hour per week position and the ideal candidate will have ...

First Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a First Cook. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing work of moderate difficulty in preparation of various menu items ...

* We are hiring immediately for HEAD CAMP COOK positions. * Location: ANCHORAGE, AK 99501 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule: Full Time Schedule: 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. More details ...

* We are hiring immediately for HEAD CAMP COOK positions. * Location: ANCHORAGE, AK 99501 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule: Full Time Schedule: 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. More details ...

* We are hiring immediately for HEAD CAMP COOK positions. * Location: ANCHORAGE, AK 99501 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule: Full Time Schedule: 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. More details ...

Cook - Camp Rockmont

Black Mountain, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes ...

Maintains positive relations with campers, parents, camp personnel, and other staff. * Attends and ... CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings. * Minimum one year ...

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First Cook

New York, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a First Cook. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing work of moderate difficulty in preparation of various menu items ...

First Cook

Manhattan, NY

$17.50 - $22/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a First Cook. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing work of moderate difficulty in preparation of various menu items ...

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First Cook

Lakewood, NJ • On-site

RWJBarnabas Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

$18.54 - $21.31/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 20 days ago


RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 332 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Title: First Cook

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000254636

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.54 - $21.31 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The First Cook position prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, employees, and visitors.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Variable days and hours during the week, with shifts starting as early as 5:30am and ending as late as 7:30pm
  • Every other weekend
  • Per Diem

Essential Functions:

  • Alert Supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies
  • Appropriately prepares food as per therapeutic instructions
  • Assist in the care, maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of work areas, equipment and supplies
  • Clearly labels and dates all food items
  • Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions. Recommend corrective action. Maintains inventory, receives, inspects and stocks perishable and non-perishable items
  • Evaluate food preparation and effect or recommend changes to improve operations
  • Follows standardized recipes for modified and regular meals
  • Maintains order in dry and refrigerated storage areas; rotating first-in first-out basis
  • Observes and monitors food quality and temperature on patient tray line and cafeteria serving area
  • Review menu and assemble foods, supplies, and equipment for daily food preparation
  • Review patient satisfaction results, when appropriate, and aids in correcting problems
  • Utilize leftovers, avoid waste
  • Serves on tray assembly line in assigned position
  • Prepares food for special functions as needed
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015