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Cook

Job Title: Cook

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000253589

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.74 - $20.47 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 Cook is responsible for the preparation of food according to planned menu. They must always demonstrate adherence to food storage guidelines. The Cook is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma
  • Experience in high production food service

Preferred:

  • 3-5 years grill/high volume experience

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Variable shifts such as 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, and 9:30am-6:00pm
  • Rotating weekends and holidays
  • Full Time

Essential Functions:

  • Follows all recipes to conform with dietary restrictions
  • Follows correct procedure for handling raw / cooked products according to sanitary guidelines
  • Follows dress code policy for department
  • Follows sanitary guidelines for personal hygiene
  • Maintains proper production schedule to ensure food is ready in a timely manner
  • Performs sanitation duties as assigned
  • Prepares food according to planned menu
  • Properly stores all prepared foods utilizing the FIFO system at all times

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
  • ....and more!
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Cook

RWJBarnabas Health
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Full Time
USD 17.74 - 20.47 per hour

Published on 06/25/2026

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