Cook

New Paltz Center; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New Paltz Center is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve a variety of foods in our healthcare setting in New Paltz, NY. The role includes baking rolls, cookies, cakes and pies, and assisting with tray lines during meals.

Strong teamwork and excellent customer service are essential. Certification in healthcare cooking and at least one year of large-scale cooking experience are preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.