Cook

New Paltz Center; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Paltz Center in New Paltz, NY is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in a healthcare setting. You will support kitchen operations, bake items, and assist on tray line.

The role requires a Serv Safe or Sodexo certification and at least 1 year of large-scale cooking experience, plus a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Must be able to do some physical work.
• Should be a strong team player.
• Excellent customer service & communication skills.
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Large-scale cooking

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Healthcare cooking certification (SERV Safe or Sodexo)

Job description

New Paltz Center is hiring a Cook in New Paltz, NY.

DUTIES:

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Must be able to do some physical work
• Should be a strong team player
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director

New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 77-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a quiet woodsy neighborhood outside of town. Our mission at New Paltz Center is to provide the finest rehab and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes are our daily measures of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave New Paltz Center with dignity and independence. New Paltz Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.