Cook

NYC Health + Hospitals

New York (NY)

In loco

USD 21.000 - 30.000

Tempo pieno

35 ore fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a hospital cook to prepare and cook meals in a high-volume facility. You will follow diet lists, portion foods, and ensure safe temperatures and sanitation throughout preparation.

The role requires a NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate and two years of full-time cooking experience. Ability to read English and work as part of a team in a fast-paced hospital environment is essential.

Competenze

Certificate in Food Protection required by NYC Department of Health.
Two years of full-time cooking experience in a health/hospital setting.
Ability to read/write English and follow instructions.

Mansioni

Prepare and cook food in a health care facility following standard procedures.
Check diet lists to determine types/quantities of foods to prepare.
Maintain correct temperatures and portioning of foods.
Utilize kitchen equipment (blenders, mixers, kettles, ovens).
Inspect foods for safety and sanitation; direct dietary aides as needed.
Participate in daily menu conferences with supervisors.

Conoscenze

Food prep

High-volume kitchen

Team player

Food safety

Formazione

New York City Dept of Health Food Protection Certificate

Strumenti

Rational Combi Ovens

Industrial mixers

Steam kettles

Descrizione del lavoro

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

Under direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation and cooking of food in a health care facility; performs related work.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

Checks menu cards, special and/or modified diet lists to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared in accordance with standard procedures.
Prepares or supervises the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all food items.
Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers in the preparation and cooking of foods.
Prepares food utilizing such equipment as steam kettles, grills and ovens. Maintains correct temperatures for all foods.
Tastes foods for consistency and seasoning and corrects as necessary to assure proper flavor and texture.
Apportions servings and prepares or directs the preparation and distribution of food to serving areas in accordance with departmental standards.
Inspects foods and meats in work and storage areas for compliance with storage, safety and sanitary standards.
Instructs and supervises all dietary aides assigned to unit and assists in orientation and in-service training programs.
Participates in daily menu conferences and confers with Supervisor concerning menus, food preparation, quality recipes, use of leftovers and related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Elementary school graduation through the eighth grade, plus a formal course in basic cooking principles, and a New York City Department of Health Food Protection Course Certificate; and,
Two years of full-time, paid experience as a Cook; or,
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training; and,
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out instructions.

Department Preferences

Educational Level

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is preferred

Years Of Experience

Three (3) Years of Cooking Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Requirements

Basic Knowledge of Food Preparation and Production
Experience as a Cook in High-Volume Industrial Kitchen, Hotel or Restaurant Environment.
Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude

Special Equipment/Machines Operated