Cook

Apex Rehabilitation & Healthcare; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Rehab and care in Huntington Station is seeking a skilled cook for FT and PT roles in a busy kitchen serving residents and staff. You will assist with meal preparation, seasoning and cooking under direction from the Food Service Director or Sous Chef.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in institutional or restaurant kitchens, can work weekends, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in food handling and preparation.
• Culinary or cooking school experience preferred; minimum of a High School degree.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced kitchen and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for Residents as directed by Food Service Director or Sous Chef.
• Assist with food preparation, including chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Check food temperatures; garnish plates and ensure sanitary standards are met.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation and safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma

Culinary school experience

Job description

Apex Rehab and care is a 195 Bed long term and short term facility. Part-time cook needed weekends a must.

At the present time we are looking for a talented, creative and experienced Cook for FT and PT positions to work in the Food Services area of a very busy and fast paced kitchen within our facility.

In this role you will assist with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for Residents as directed by Food Service Director or the sous chef.

Schedule Includes Every Other Weekend And During The Week

Additional responsibilities include:

• Helping to prepare food for the next meal service to include chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients according to established recipes
• Ensure all procedures are conducted following required Health Department and Company regulations
• Check all food temperatures prior to meal service
• Garnish all plates before they leave the kitchen area and have serve safe.

The ideal person will have experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area

• Minimum of 2 years experience in food handling and preparation, sanitation and safety standards for institutions and/or restaurants
• Culinary or cooking school experience/ courses preferred; minimum of a High School degree
• Must be able to operate in a fast paced environment
• Excellent ability to prioritize, deliver top notch customer service and multi-tasking 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 set out by management