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Cook's Helper- Per Diem- Day

PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
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  • Requisition # 2023-126394
  • ShiftDay
  • StatusPer Diem

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 Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

Assists the Chef in the preparation and cooking of all foods.

Responsibilities

  • Assists on a daily basis in cutting, washing and preparing of meats and vegetables for cooking. Prepares on a daily basis all cold foods in bulk, such as tuna fish, chicken salad, egg salad for cafeteria and patients. 
  • Sets-up and cleans on a daily basis all produce, vegetables and fresh fruit for the salad bar in the Cafeteria and Physician's Dining Room. 
  • Prepares on a daily basis all jellos, puddings and custards for patient and cafeteria use. 
  • Cooks off on a daily basis all roasted meats for patient and cafeteria use. 
  • Works on the patient's tray line, serving the soups and pureed foods. 
  • Covers a cook's position on the weekends and for vacations. 
  • Maintains a clean, safe, neat work area. 
  • Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Min 2 years of cooking experience

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 

  • Previous hospital experience preferred

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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Awards We’ve Received

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US News & World Report 2023

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US News & World Report 2023

- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ

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2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations

for 9 HMH Institutions

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Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA

- HUMC - #57

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Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers

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Diversity Inc. 2023

Top Hospital and Health Systems

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Becker’s Hospital Review 2022

- Top Places to Work in Healthcare

WE KEEP GETTING BETTER

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

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