Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an on-site cook to support tray-line preparation and patient meals. You will follow standardized recipes for various diets, monitor temperatures, and ensure sanitation in a busy hospital kitchen.

The role involves assisting in menu planning and special catered events. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, with prior short order cooking in institutional settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Degree from an accredited Culinary Institution preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook.
• Experience as a short order cook in institutional or business environment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to standardized recipes for all diets.
• Operate cooking equipment and maintain hot food area; report malfunctions to Manager.
• Order supplies for production and service for assigned area.
• Record overages/shortages based on patient census and assist in production forecasting.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow HACCP guidelines for safety and sanitation.
• Assist in special catered functions and maternity unit meals.

Skills

Third Cook

Special Order Cook

Short order cook

English literacy

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary Institution degree preferred

Job description

Performs various cooking duties for the tray line and follows HACCP guidelines regarding food safety. Follows standardized recipes according to diets. Monitors food temperatures and ensures overall sanitation of the cooking area, cooks refrigerator and oven. Assists in menu planning and special catered functions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food preparation and presentation. Makes all garnishes.
• Follows and prepares all standardized recipes for all diets.
• Operates cooking equipment and maintains the hot food area. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the Manager.
• Orders needed supplies for production and service for assigned area.
• Records overages and shortages based upon patient census. Assists in production forecasting.
• Follows all food safety precautions and monitors food temperatures during production, rotation and organization, following HACCP guidelines.
• Assists in preparing for special catered functions and maternity unit meals.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Degree from an accredited Culinary Institution, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required.
• Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).