Cook

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Dietary Cook in Montclair, NJ. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

• The Cook is responsible for preparing food items under acceptable conditions as outlined under state and local regulatory standards and guidelines.
• The Cook will follow all established policies and procedures, and additionally, may be directed by the Executive Chef and/or Director of Food and Nutrition Services, to further assure that quality food services are provided at all times.
• Consistently follow the menu and special diet instructions as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.
• Assist in establishing food service during the production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process food items according to diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing units.
• Ensure patients, families, and retail customers receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchens.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs or more and must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-year experience in institutional food handling.
• Culinary school graduate.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.