Assistant Cook-Dietary Management-Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Req #: 0000201879

Category: Food Service

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Dietary Management

Pay Range: $20.19 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Assistant Cook Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr Department: Dietary Management Req#: 0000201879 Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Pay Range: $20.19 - $20.19 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New 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: The Assistant Cook is responsible for completing tasks as outlined in the job flow for the 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. Qualifications: Required: Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility required. Read/interpret recipes provided Basic math skills Preferred: High School Diploma/GED preferred Certifications and Licenses Required: ServSafe Food Handlers certification preferred but not required upon hire Department will help obtain within 90 days of hire

Scheduling Requirements: Status: Full Time (37.5hrs.) Sunday-Saturday, every other weekend Shift: Day Shift Time Will Vary (must have flexibility) 5:30am-1:30pm 6:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-4:00pm 11:00am-7:00pm 12:00pm-8:00pm

Essential Functions: 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 includingbut 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 CoolingTemperature. Record Re-heating Temperature Proper use of Thermometers including daily calibration. Proper Techniques for Thawing Foods Store food in food safe containers 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. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health. 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! 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer