2nd Cook

2010 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is seeking a food service cook to prepare hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria, faculty dining and catered events. You will follow standardized recipes while upholding sanitary standards and schedule adherence.

The role requires 1–3 years in a cooking facility, High School completion, and English proficiency. Evening shifts with a 7.5-hour day are offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School required; 1–3 years in institutional or commercial cooking.
• English proficiency (speak, read, write).
• Certificate/courses in food preparation and cooking from culinary school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, starches and desserts at cooking stations.
• Adjust recipes to meet patient, cafeteria and catering needs for production levels.
• Maintain NYS Department of Health sanitary and safety standards and a clean work area.
• Offer cafeteria customers a variety of short order items.
• Maintain cleanliness of non-patient areas and manage supplies inventory.
• Ensure safety, infection control and teamwork in daily operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate/courses

Job description

Job Overview

City/State: New Rochelle, New York

Grant Funded: No - Department: MNR Food And Nutrition Services - Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Evening

Work Days: DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours: 10:30 AM-6:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $26.65

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Job Summary

Prepares all hot and cold foods for patients, Cafeteria, Faculty Dining Room and catered events, using standardized recipes while maintaining sanitary standards.

Essential Functions

• Prepares main entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, starches and desserts by using applied knowledge of basic cooking techniques for all food items at various cooking stations.
  * Food produced is palatable, cooked to a proper temperature, visually appealing and produced on schedule.
• Proper quantities are produced that are necessary for patient and cafeteria and catering requirements by converting and adjusting recipes for increased/decreased production levels.
  * No shortages or overages.
• Maintains required standards set forth by the New York State Department of Health by maintaining sanitary and safety standards in the preparation and storage of all foods, and maintains a clean work area.
  * Visual inspections by First Cook and no violations from New York State Department of Health.
• Offer cafeteria customers a variety to increase satisfaction by preparing short order food items for customers in the cafeteria.
  * Offer cafeteria customers a variety to increase satisfaction by preparing short order food items for customers in the cafeteria.
• Maintains cleanliness of non-patient areas, (i.e. unit based supply rooms and rolling stock). Checks expiration dates on supplies core or unit based.
  * 100% compliance to quality control checks.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment through preventative and interventional measures.
  * Adherence to medical center's infection control, safety, and Disaster policies and procedures. Tags and removes broken equipment immediately. Communicates information regarding broken equipment to charge person of unit.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with the Care Team.
  * Communicates observations of patient status to professional. Assists other staff members on team within scope of practice. Interacts with co-workers in a manner that promotes team building.
• Is responsible and accountable for own actions.
  * Adheres to medical center's Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Actively participates, practices and promotes continuous quality improvement.
  * Contributes to problem identification and problem solving in work environment, participating in task force and groups as necessary. Supports the mission, vision, critical success factors and goals of Montefiore Medical Center and the standards of care.
• Other duties as assigned.
  * Reports on and off duty to designated team leaders.

Qualifications

High School Required 1-3 years 2 years in an Institutional or commercial cooking facility. Required English proficiency (must be able to speak, read, and write effectively Ability to do basic computation. Certificate and/or courses in food preparation and cooking from a culinary arts or restaurant school.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Montefiore

Montefiore New Rochelle is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision Flexible spending accounts Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays Life, accident and business travel insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Disability benefits to protect your income Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Click here to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.