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Cook Helper

RWJBarnabas Health
Jersey, NJ Per Diem
POSTED ON 10/3/2025 CLOSED ON 11/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook Helper position at RWJBarnabas Health?

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Cook Helper complete tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required
  • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility required
  • Position may require to work every other weekend depending on department s needs

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary Degree or Certification. Serv Safe Certified
  • Prior experience in food service preferred
  • Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift: Evening
  • Status: Per Diem
  • Hours: Flexible (Based on the needs of the department

Essential Functions:

  • Complete tasks as outlined in the job flow for daily position assigned
  • Retrieve, prep and prepare items according to the daily production sheets and recipes
  • Follow all HACCP guidelines for food and physical safety.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range $19.73-$19.73 Hourly Rate

The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work.

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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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