Cook
- University Hospital
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
Job Description
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare quality food for Patient and Retail Services, in a timely, cost- effective manner.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Provides set up and food preparation in accordance to standardized recipes.
- Obtains maximum food quality and quantity control in accordance with our guidelines and standard recipes.
- Complies with sanitation, safety, and customer service standards.
- Maintains effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare quality food for Patient and Retail Services, in a timely, cost- effective manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience in the preparation of foods from a grill in a high-volume setting required.
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for ServSafe Protection Certification is required or must obtain ServSafe Protection Certificate within first 6 to 12 months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to read and understand recipes including culinary math.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and deadlines.
What We Offer
- Vacation Time Off
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is TT1550: $ 20.36 – $20.87 - $21.48 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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Located in Newark, New Jersey The University Hospital is an independent medical center with 519 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 525 and more than 3,600+ employees. We are a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties. We are home to northern New Jersey’s Level I Trauma Center and to complex medical specialties such as the Liver Transplant, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Stroke, and more...
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