Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Second Cook in NEWARK, New Jersey
Second CookReq #:0000138603
Category:Food Service
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Dietary Management
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Overview:
TheSecond Cookperforms a wide variety of routine task in the kitchen relating to patient/customer food service. Assignment includes production service, delivery, cleaning, storage, and accountability according to standard practice and procedures that comply with regulatory requirement thereby ensuring customer/patient satisfaction.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent required
Preferred:
Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred
Four or more years of related work experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- ServeSafe certification required (if does not obtain, department will help provide it within the first 90 days of hire)
Scheduling Requirements:
Potential Days and Shifts to be Worked (Flexibility Required)
Sunday-Saturday
5:30am-1:30pm
6:00am-2:00pm
8:00am-4:00pm
11:00am-7:00pm
Every other weekend
Essential Functions:
May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte station
Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures
Complies with HACCP policies and procedures
Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques
Follows complex recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments
May assist with the supervision of kitchen personnel
Selects recipes per menu cycle, prepares bakery items, may receive inventory, moves and lifts foodstuffs and supplies and prepares meals for customers requiring special diets
Serves as a lead cook guiding and assisting in the training of less experienced cooks
Under minimal supervision, independently performs advanced cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers
Advanced knife skills required
May have oversight over the production staff and assign tasks
May use production software to enter pre- and post-production data software
May take inventory, and/or enter inventory into the production
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer