Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:
Dietary‑Management

Req #:

Status:
Part‑Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.90 per hour

The Assistant Cook is responsible for completing tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned. This position will retrieve, prep, and prepare items according to the daily production sheets and recipes along with following all HACCP guidelines for food and physical safety.

• Required:
  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility required
  • Read/interpret recipes provided
  • Basic math skills
• Preferred:
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred

• Serv Safe Food Handlers certification preferred but not required upon hire
  • Department will help obtain within 90 days of hire

• Working Shift: Sunday‑Saturday
• Shift: Varies (Must Have Flexibility)
  • 5:30am-1:30pm
  • 6:00am-2:00pm
  • 8:00am-4:00pm
  • 11:00am-7:00pm
  • 12:00pm-8:00pm
• Part‑Time, 22.5 Hours Per Week

• Consistently completes tasks according to daily production sheets and recipes by service time for cafe and patients
• Communicate with the Executive Chef or Supervisor any items missing preventing less than a 100% completion of the production sheets and recipes
• Date & Label all items:
  Use appropriate label or marker include:
  Item name or description, date prepared, use by date, shelf life, and initials. Label all reusable manufacturer containers with an Opened Date and Discard Date
• Clean work stations as you go using proper cleaning & sanitizing techniques for food contact surfaces. Set up and maintain Green Detergent & Red Sanitation buckets throughout your shift
• Demonstrates the ability to work with various pieces of commercial kitchen equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of various cooking methods including but not limited to:
  Roasting, braising, baking, sauteing, frying, steaming, and boiling
• Follow Personal Hygiene, Hand Washing Techniques and proper use of Gloves. Follow HACCP guidelines for Preventing Cross‑Contamination
• Retrieve items needed to complete daily recipes
• Record production numbers: prepped, served, leftover, waste. Record HACCP Record: time, temp, dual code, holding & serving temp. Record Cooling Temperature. Record Re‑heating Temperature
• Proper use of Thermometers including daily calibration. Proper Techniques for Thawing Foods
• Store food in food‑safe containers

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.

• 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!

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.