Cook

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical & Dental Benefits

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Programs

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a reliable Cook to join our dietary team in Queens, NY. The ideal candidate will be fast-paced, detail-oriented, and passionate about preparing quality meals in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include preparing meals for residents and staff, ensuring food safety, monitoring temperatures, and keeping the kitchen clean and inspection-ready. Prior experience in healthcare cooking and knowledge of large-batch techniques are

Qualifications

• . Must be able to cook and prepare meals independently.
• . Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food handling techniques.
• . English reading and communication required.
• . Knowledge of safe food temperatures and sanitation standards.
• . Experience with large quantity cooking in healthcare or hospital setting preferred.
• . Understanding of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents and staff according to recipes, production sheets, and meal times.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and storage guidelines.
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure safety compliance.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while multitasking.

Skills

Cooking independently

Knife skills

English reading & communication

Food safety knowledge

Efficient under pressure

Large-quantity cooking

Infection control awareness

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Facility: Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Position: Cook
Location: Queens, New York
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Full-Time & Part-Time Available)
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

Join Our Team!

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. The ideal candidate is fast-paced, detail-oriented, and passionate about preparing quality meals in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals for residents and staff in accordance with recipes, production sheets, and scheduled meal times
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and storage guidelines
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while multitasking effectively

Requirements:

• Ability to cook and prepare meals independently
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food handling techniques
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Knowledge of safe food temperatures and sanitation standards
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility or hospital setting (preferred)
• Experience preparing meals in large quantities
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
• Understanding of infection control procedures

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Company Perks
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment