Cook, Per Diem

Overview:

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Select Medical

West Orange, NJ

Per-Diem

Cook / Chef

Shift Hours: 8am-4pm or 10am-5pm

(This includes weekday & weekend shifts)

Kessler has been named to "America's Best Hospitals" list by US News & World Report and is consistently recognized as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the nation.

We are currently seeking a Cook, Per Diem for our West Orange campus. Come join the team!

CREATIVE COOKS FROM A RESTAURANT ENVIRONMENT ARE HIGHLY DESIRED!

Benefits of becoming a Cook with us:

Working with a great kitchen and dietary team
Impact on patient care and their quality of life
Ability to grow and learn new skills
Advancement opportunities
Gaining health-care experience
Team-oriented culture
A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation opportunities
Work perks
Responsibilities:

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chef Supervisor, prepares all hot cold food items for patient meals, cafeteria and catered functions following established standards. Works as a team member with other production personnel to produce quality, cost effective, nutritious meals for patients, visitors, employees and catered functions.

Specific Duties

Prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees, guests and special events.
Selects quality ingredients for food preparation, ensures equipment utilized is clean and sanitized.
Monitors appropriate temperatures/time controls during the production of all food items.
Assures effective portion control and optimum utilization of leftovers. Ensures food items are properly cooled and stored.
Completes the ordering of departmental items as assigned, which may include Raw Food items, Nutritional Supplements, Uniforms, and/or Small wares.
Participates in menu review and revision with the Dietary Manager and/or Dietician considering budget, nutritional needs, patient satisfaction and market changes.
Maintains recipe file and follows standardized recipes and portions sizes.
Qualifications:

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Thorough knowledge of culinary arts, including: backing, cooking salad preparation, the procurement and storage of perishable and non-perishable items is required.
Serve Safe certification is required.
Additional Data:

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Nurse
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Environmental Services
Food and Nutrition Services

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.

Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.