Cook

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a per diem cook to support daytime kitchen operations. Responsibilities include hot and cold food production, meal assembly for patients and guests, and delivering meals under HACCP and recipe standards.

The role requires reading menus and recipes, maintaining composure under pressure, and adhering to departmental policies. Experience in healthcare/food service preferred; shifts vary and per diem scheduling applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to read menus and recipes; strong under-pressure performance expected.

Responsibilities

• Hot food production and cold food preparation.
• Stocking and delivering meals; assembling meals for patients and guests.
• Follow established standards for the "Catering to You" meal program; maintain sanitation.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines and recipe guidelines; ensure safety practices.

Skills

Read a menu

Read a recipe

Work under pressure

Calm demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

## CookApply: 41 East Post Road: Per diem: Posted Today: JR233431**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**Food\\_Nutrition**Bargaining Unit:**WPH - 1199 SEIU**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**DAYS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**Hours Vary**Hours Per Pay Period:**0**Pay Rate/Range:**$25.40 - $25.40For 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. **Job Summary** Function will vary according position assigned. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: hot food production, cold food preparation, stocking, delivery, assembling meals and following established standards for patients/guest for the \"Catering to You\" meal program, sanitation duties, pot and dish cleaning, and cafeteria service. **Essential Functions*** 1. Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors* 2. Punches in/out as required based on assigned work schedule.* 3. Reports to kitchen ready to work in uniform as provided with visible identification badge.* 4. Demonstrates/Articulates an understanding of responsibilities of the assigned positions.* 5. Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department policies and procedures.* 6. Attends staff meeting, in-service or equivalent to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues as required or requested.* 7. Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements and they are documented appropriately on Competency/Education Record.* 9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.* 10. Adhere to HACCP guidelines.* 11. Adhere to recipe guidelines.* 12. Adhere to Safety guidelines. **Qualifications*** High School Required or* GED Required or* Certificate Culinary Degree or Certificate Program Preferred or* 4-6 years 5 years culinary experience in healthcare/restaurant/hotel. Preferred or* 1-3 years Culinary degree or certificate program Preferred* Must be able to read a menu and menu ticket, ability to read a recipe, ability to work under pressure, ability to maintain an even temperament in stressful situations. (High proficiency)* Culinary Certificate Preferred White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center 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.