Cook

Cook RWJBarnabas Health United States, Jersey, Mountainside 150 Providence Road (Show on map) May 19, 2026 Cook Req #: 0000250232

Category:

Dietitian /

Nutritionist Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Day Facility:

Childrens Specialized Hosp Department:

Dietary-Management Pay Range:

$19.48 - $23.38 per hour

Location:

150 Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title:

Cook Location:

Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name:

Dietary-Management Req #: 0000250232

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$19.48 - $23.38 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook foods for patients and employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma Preferred:

Minimum of one year experience as cook to acquire a working knowledge of food preparation as they relate to general kitchen management and sanitary food handling Organizational skills to complete appropriate paperwork, and ability to write recipes Good verbal and written English communication skills and ability to perform simple arithmetic

ServSafe Scheduling Requirements:

Day shift, 7:00am-3:30pm (times may vary) Flexibility throughout the week/weekends needed Per Diem, as needed

Essential Functions:

Prepares and handles food in accordance with sanitary and HACCP regulations, in sufficient quantities and on time to meet schedules. Prepares, tastes, inspects and serves food to insure that meals are palatable, appetizing and of good quality. Creates and follows standard recipes for preparation of all regular and special diets. Prepares items for catering, functions as directed, in absence of Assistant Dietary Manager and Food Production Supervisor may coordinate them. Maintains established policies and procedures, standards, and practices in food preparation to achieve departmental objectives in high quality nutritional meals. Implements hot food production system - all documentation inclusive. Takes documents, assess and correct, if necessary, temperatures food, Staff hot food for each meal daily. Performs other duties related to the department including, those of the Steward 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. 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 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 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 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