Cook

Job Title: Cook Location: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Department Name: Dietary Management Req #: Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $19.28 - $19.28 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 We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our Culinary Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling and preparing food to standardized recipes. Have knowledge of sanitation in the kitchen and basic knife skills, sauté, and grilling methods. Energetic, reliable and able to keep up in a high-volume kitchen. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years cooking experience or Culinary Training Preferred Preferable Experience in hospitality, a hospital or healthcare setting 3-5 years hotel experience Serv-safe certificate Scheduling Requirements This is a full-time position with a shift from 3:00am to 11:30am The candidate must be available to work on weekdays and weekends as well as holidays, Essential Functions Accurately prepare patient meals in a timely manner. Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families Maintain a clean and tidy work station Handle all questions and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy Assist in other areas as needed based on staffing and patient flow, Operate commercial cooking equipment 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.

Created: 2026-05-01