Line Cook-Full-Time Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Line Cook-Full-Time 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458 Description Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it’s a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey’s only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we’ve done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery. A Brief Overview The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals in accordance with approved recipes and dietary standards, under the direction of the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine. This position supports all aspects of food production including preparation, cooking, plating, sanitation, and maintaining kitchen safety standards. The Line Cook ensures that meals served to patients, guests, and staff meet the mission of Villa Marie Claire—offering comfort, care, and culinary excellence in a homelike setting. What you will do Prepares meals and food items according to standardized recipes and specific patient dietary needs. Sets up and breaks down workstation with required tools, equipment, and ingredients. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, cooking equipment, and food storage areas. Receives and organizes deliveries, checking quality and accuracy of orders. Properly stores food items and maintains appropriate labeling, dating, and rotation (FIFO). Practices safe food handling, hygiene, and temperature control in accordance with HACCP and Holy Name policies. Ensures accurate portion control and food presentation standards are met. Collaborates with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal production and delivery. Participates in kitchen cleaning schedules, including deep cleaning and equipment maintenance. Reports any food quality or equipment issues to the Sous Chef immediately. Assists in prepping ingredients for the next day’s menu as needed. Participates in daily kitchen huddles and staff meetings when scheduled. Performs additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations. Education Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Culinary school training preferred Experience Qualifications Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a professional kitchen environment required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic culinary techniques Knife skills Ability to follow recipes and plating standards Attention to detail Teamwork Licenses and Certifications SAFE Serve Certification upon hire preferred Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center’s dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.