Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Dietary Cook in Montclair, NJ. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

• The Cook is responsible for preparing food items under acceptable conditions as outlined under state and local regulatory standards and guidelines.
• The Cook will follow all established policies and procedures, and additionally, may be directed by the Executive Chef and/or Director of Food and Nutrition Services, to further assure that quality food services are provided at all times.
• Consistently follow the menu and special diet instructions as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.
• Assist in establishing food service during the production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process food items according to diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing units.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchens.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in institutional food handling.
• Previous experience in a Nursing Home, Corporate Office, Hospital or School setting.
• Culinary school graduate

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About Ardent Health

At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate. What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community. You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it. We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including: BSA Hea...lth System in TX Hillcrest Healthcare System in OK Lovelace Health System in NM Mountainside Medical Center in NJ Portneuf Health in ID Pascack Valley Medical Center in NJ Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in TX UT Health East Texas in TX The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS

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