Cook

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 Cook has to have the ability to prepare quality food for patients, visitors and staff while following HACCP and recipe standards. Qualifications At least 2 years cooking experience. Servsafe or food handlers certificate is preferred. Scheduling Requirements Day Shift Cooks will be required to work alternate weekends with alternate days during the week. Essential Functions Demonstrate knowledge of how to operate safely, maintain, and clean the following equipment: Meat slicer, Roasting Ovens, Floor Mixer, Counter Mixer, Blender, Fat Fryer, Hot tops, Grills, Broiler, and Steamer Recognizes accuracy, appearance, proper temperature and flavor of all hot items served Able to accurately report all amounts of food prepared and the amounts of all leftovers Demonstrates ability to portion all foods properly and ensure that proper yields are obtained Capable of leaving the cook's area clean at night and to ensure that all ranges, ovens, etc., are turned off Demonstrates ability to gather all canned and frozen items needed for each meal, using proper amounts as per production sheets Able to cook breakfast, lunch and grill items to order Demonstrates ability to read and interpret production sheets, catering sheets, menus and recipes Capable of replenishing hot food to cafeteria counter and trayline, maintaining continuous service Demonstrates ability to increase and decrease portions on recipe cards while using conversion charts and be able to communicate this to others Able to organize the timing of all production work, understand actual prep time and plan meal production using traffic flow Able to store foods before, during and after the meals and be able to maintain these foods at proper temperatures Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health