First Cook

Job Title: First Cook Location: MMC Southern Campus Department Name: Dietary-Management Req #: 0000271387 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: Every other weekend Part Time Day 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 # 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. # Equal Opportunity Employer