Chef-PD

Catholic Health; Sayville (NY); On-site; USD 29,049 - 41,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Chef for Good Samaritan Hospital in Sayville, NY. The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals to residents and staff while maintaining high standards of sanitation. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a relevant setting and will supervise kitchen staff.

This position offers a generous benefits package including tuition assistance and a pension plan to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a cook in a nursing home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and serving meals.
• Maintaining sanitation procedures.
• Supervising kitchen staff.
• Ensuring food supply availability.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Catering proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Suffolk/Nassau County Food Handler's Certificate or ServSafe Certificate

Completion of a 120-hour Food Service Manager Program

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 537‑bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff and a level‑II Trauma Center, we care for over 100,000 patients each year across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on evidence‑based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The Chef is responsible for the planning, preparation and service of assigned meals to residents, staff and visitors in an expeditious manner. Maintains stringent sanitation procedures for food preparations and cleaning. Supervises kitchen staff to ensure established routines and procedures are being followed. Performs other related duties and tasks as may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to the special needs of each group served (age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities).
• Aid in the orientation of new employees.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling.
• Inspect trays for attractiveness and palatability, temperature of foods, and adherence to individual diet requirements.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Ensure deliveries/supplies are properly checked in, stocked, rotated and maintained in the dietary department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain current department records (e.g., food temps, refrigerator/freezer temps).
• Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental standardized recipes.
• Keep work stations and assignment areas clean; store equipment, tools, supplies properly before leaving during breaks and at the end of the work day.
• Demonstrate proficiency in catering special events.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment according to policy.
• Complete assignments within allotted time.
• Adjust to changes and re‑assignments.
• Follow established policies for personal protective equipment use.
• Know how to use MSDS.
• Be familiar with department and facility performance improvement projects.

Salary Range

USD $25.56 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, Suffolk/Nassau County Food Handler's Certificate or ServSafe Certificate; completion of a 120‑hour Food Service Manager Program preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Two years' experience as a cook in a nursing home or similar setting.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.