Cook

Cook

Monmouth Crossing - part of the CentraState Healthcare System- is an award-winning assisted living facility that offers residents the comforts and privacy of home without the responsibilities. For the past seven years, Monmouth Crossing has earned advanced standing distinction from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Health Care Association of New Jersey. Our resident and family satisfaction scores consistently rank in the top 5 percent nationally according to Holleran scores.

Monmouth Crossing has an employment opportunity available for a Cook. The Cook will assist in the production of attractive, palatable and therapeutically correct foods in compliance with sanitation regulations for residents and employees. The Cook assists with all special food functions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains needed supplies from storeroom freezer, etc. to complete daily assignments.
• Ensures standardized recipes are used in preparation of all menu items.
• Inspects and tastes food for quality, presentation, and adherence to menu.
• Works closely with the chef/senior cook in preparation and blast chilling of foods.
• Assists with special functions.
• Adheres to departments opening and closing procedures.
• Presents and garnished food in an attractive manner.
• Adheres to State Sanitation codes and regulations.
• Ensures all equipment and food temperatures are recorded and corrections are taken as necessary.
• Assists with inventory and projected orders, prepares and places food and supply orders as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of culinary school or training preferred.
• Two years of experience in quality cooking in a hotel, restaurant or hospital preferred.
• Therapeutic cooking experience desirable.
• Serv-Safe certification preferred.
• Basic command of English language (speaking, reading, writing) and basic math skills required to ensure correct perform duties, understanding and following instructions, dietary restrictions, etc for patient, resident and employee safety.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and customers.
• Must be able to adapt to circumstances that arise and be able to make decisions quickly to problem solve any issues that may develop.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $31.20 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.