Cook

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Cook to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Chef in preparation, seasoning, cooking and plating of food served to patients, employees, cafeteria and catered events.

Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of cooking experience, and fluency in English. ServSafe Certification and NY State Food Protection license are preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent from a formal technical school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking.
• 3+ years experience.
• Ability to read and write fluent English.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• NY State Food Protection license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef in preparation, seasoning, cooking and plating of food served to patients, employees, cafeteria and catered events.
• Review menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Plan cooking schedules to ensure food is ready at specified times.
• Procure food from storage areas; trim/cut meat or fowl using knives.
• Cook, season, and mix food according to recipes and instructions.
• Maintain strict sanitary standards and follow HACCP procedures.
• Assist in plating and lidding portioned foods.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cook.

In this role, the successful candidate Assists Chef in preparation, seasoning, cooking and plating of food served to patients, employees, cafeteria and catered events, using standardized recipes

Job Responsibilities

• Other duties assigned my management and/or deemed past practice.
• Reviews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared for patients, cafeteria and catered functions.
• Plans cooking schedules in order for food to be ready at specified times.
• Confers with Production Manager/Executive Chef regarding modified diet prep and use of leftovers.
• Procures food from refrigerator, freezer or other storage areas. Trims/ Cuts meat or fowl using knives.
• Washes, trims, seasons, cooks, measures and mixes food according to recipes and Production Manger's instructions.
• Uses a variety of kitchen utensils & equipment such as mixers, grinders etc, appropriately and safely.
• Bakes, roasts, broils & steams meat, fish, vegetables & other food.
• Adjusts heat control & timers on stoves, ovens, steam kettles & grills according to instructions.
• Carves portions of meat, fish or fowl for individual servings
• Cooks products according to standardized recipes, controls oven temperature to produce desirable results.
• Assists in plating and lidding portioned foods.
• Maintains strict sanitary standards, according to departmental policy and procedures (e.g. handling food appropriately, maintaining temperatures, etc.) cleaning work stations, etc.
• Follows HACCP methods for storing, cooking, preparing and cooling potentially hazardous foods. Includes filling out appropriate temperature logs.
• Fills our appropriate production sheets.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, QI Program, safety, environmental & Infection Control Standards
• Customer Service: respectful, flexibility, knowledge, confident, professional, pleasant, attitude, patience & helpfulness.
• Accepts directives from supervisor willingly

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School graduate or equivalent from a formal technical school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking.

3 + years experience.

Ability to read and write fluent English. Ability to follow oral & written directions.

Preferred Qualifications

ServSafe Certification preferred. NY State Food Protection license preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work.

Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

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