Cook

Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosholu Parkway Nursing Home is seeking a reliable On-Call Cook to support our Dietary Services team in preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for residents.

The role requires following established menus, dietary requirements, and strict food-safety standards, with on-call shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior nursing home or healthcare kitchen experience is preferred, and adherence to sanitation policies is essential for resident care.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare or institutional food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Flexible and available for on-call shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Follow therapeutic and texture-modified diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with meal service and kitchen cleanup as needed.
• Follow all facility, sanitation, and infection-control policies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Flexibility

Follow recipes

Job description

On-Call Cook – Nursing Home

Mosholu Parkway Nursing Home is seeking a reliable and experienced On-Call Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The Cook will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while following established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.

• Follow therapeutic and texture-modified diet requirements.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.

• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.

• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.

• Assist with meal service and kitchen cleanup as needed.

• Follow all facility, sanitation, and infection-control policies.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience required; nursing home, healthcare, or institutional food service experience preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.

• Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Schedule: On-Call / Per Diem

Join our team and help provide quality meals and excellent service to our residents.

Mosholu Parkway Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.