Cook

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team for day shift coverage in a healthcare setting. You will prepare meals for residents, follow dietary restrictions, and support a respectful, safe dining environment.

The role requires knowledge of sanitation, the ability to cook in large quantities, and a compassionate approach to elders with varying self-care needs. A sanitation certificate is mandatory, high school diploma required, and healthcare kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• One year dietary experience in hospital or nursing facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Able to cook large quantities of food.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner per dietary restrictions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.
• Provide alternatives for residents as needed.
• Maintain professional and empathetic manner with residents.
• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
• Communicate effectively with team and residents.
• Ensure confidentiality of residents’ information.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food sanitation

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Transportation access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience (1 year) preferred

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM!

Day Shift Available

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures