Breakfast Cook

The Bristal; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon, NY is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our busy Food Services team. You will assist with preparation, seasoning and cooking nutritious meals for residents and staff, following recipes and health standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced kitchen, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to high sanitary standards. A High School diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen or food preparation area.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand English and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to follow all sanitary standards established by management.
• High School diploma or better.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook meals for residents and staff according to established recipes.
• Assist with other kitchen functions (dishwasher, utilities, line cook, prep cook) as needed.
• Check food temperatures prior to meal service and garnish plates before service.
• Ensure all procedures comply with health department and company regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Fast-paced environment

English language

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe Food Handler

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!

In support of the extraordinary care services and luxury living amenities we provide for our residents at The Bristal, we are seeking a talented, creative and experienced Cookto work in the Food Services department of the very busy and fast-paced kitchen withinourluxuryassisted living community. Your contribution as a member of our valued Food Services team is essential to making life for our residents special and enjoyable each day. We are looking for an individual not only with a passion for cooking, but also with a true and kind heart for seniors, someone who genuinely cares about making them happy through the nutritious meals they help prepare. In this role you will be assisting with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for residents who choose to all The Bristal home, as well as employees — and all as directed by the Director of Food Service or the Sous Chef. The loving care, attention and skills you bring to the services you provide are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Full-time position includes one weekend day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Helping to prepare food for the next meal service, which includes chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients according to established recipes
• Ensuring all procedures are conducted following required health department and company regulations
• Checking all food temperatures prior to meal service
• Garnishing all plates before they leave the kitchen area
• Assisting with other kitchen functions as necessary, including dishwasher, utilities, line cook, prep cook

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area and come with:

• Experience working in a restaurant, catering facility, hospital, hospitality, healthcare or similar food services related industry as a plus
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand the English language and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to follow all rules, regulations, policies and sanitary standards established by management

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ServSafe Food Handler

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