Cook - Food & Nutrition - Part Time - Day - Vineland

*Eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus from October 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.*

Position Description

Under the direction of the Chef/Manager or the Director, is responsible for food preparation and cooking tasks in the kitchen for Room Service delivery as well as retail.

QUALIFICATION:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• 6 months of institutional cooking preferred.
• Certified Serve Safe Food Handler preferred.
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.): frequent, prolonged standing/walking; subject to burns & cuts; exposed to hot & humid work environment; exposed to hazards of steam & heat; exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas; exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Demonstrates Competency in Utilizing Kitchen Equipment.

Position Responsibilities

Follows Production Protocols:​​​​​

• Strictly follows HACCP guidelines.
• Pulls appropriate recipes.
• Gathers work supplies.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food using strict recipe adherence.
• Assists with menu planning as appropriate.
• Works on patient tray line or in the cafeteria as assigned.
• Supports all functions of Room Service as necessary for patient care.

Maintains Department Records:

• Completes production sheets.
• Completes cooling logs.
• Completes waste logs.
• Conducts daily production meetings as assigned.
• Maintains recipe files.
• Assists with receiving food products as appropriate.

Maintains Strict Adherence to All Safety Protocols:

• Attends or reviews all department safety committee meetings.
• Completes self-assessment of safety program annually.
• Follows department safety policies at all times.
• Alerts Chef/Manager or Supervisor of any unsafe conditions which exist immediately.

Alerts Chef/Manager or Supervisor to Problems or Concerns Involving Equipment & Food Supplies:

Assures that Dietary Department Sanitation Standards are Maintained:

• Completes daily cleaning assignments.
• Assures that all regulatory agency standards are met.

•Cleans & sanitizes cooking equipment, utensils, cooking area & steam tables.

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.