Overview

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.”

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

The Grill Cook prepares and cooks foods to high quality standards for patients, employee and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Performs all food preparation & cooking functions, maintaining all quality standards

• Prepares food accurately following production sheets and using standardized recipes or other instructions as provided.

• Controls & adheres to all established procedures & State requirements regarding safe food handling, storage & service:

• Strict sanitation standards used at all times; hand washing practices, proper use of gloves, continuous sanitizing practices used on food contact surfaces, utensils, equipment, work station.

• Strictly monitor & maintain food temperatures at all times.

• Wrap, Date & label all food items in storage.

• Adheres to FIFO.

• Operates cooking equipment following established procedures & safety precautions.

• Monitors & controls quantities of foods prepared. Record leftovers and waste.

• Informs the Production Supervisor/Chef of any problems relating to the production areas; equipment, food items, preparation or cooking procedures.

• Sets up & breaks down the food serving lines efficiently & timely.

• Maintains and record HACCP log.

• Maintain HACCP standard and procedure, safety storage compliant and food safety regulation standard.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Actively participates in cleaning assignments, overall sanitation, & housekeeping duties in the production areas with emphasis on individual work stations.

• Completes all assignments on daily production sheets & willingly assists co-workers as unscheduled production needs arise.

• Actively participates in hospital & departmental programs for Staff Development & quality improvement.

• Performs work mostly alone, but also as part of a team. Establishes & maintains efficient & effective relationships with all co-workers in the department & hospital

• Readily performs & offers cooperation as other tasks or duties may be assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

• Minimum of 1 or more years of short order cooking in a fast-paced environment.

• Formal culinary training within 5 years.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Formal culinary training.

• Health facilities cooking experience or health care nutrition knowledge.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Food Safety and Sanitation Certification upon hire or within 1 year of hire.

Job ID 2024-146558

Department PA-FOOD & NUTRN SVC

Site Raritan Bay Medical Center

Job Location US-NJ-Perth Amboy

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work Every Other Weekend

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work Three of 6