COOK (FULL TIME)

Unidine; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms

Parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Unidine is looking for a Full Time Cook to prepare quality food at Fay J. Lindner Assisted Living in Commack, NY. The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience, with a preference for kosher cooking.

The cook will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness while preparing meals. Benefits include free meals, uniforms, and various health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Previous 2 years of cooking experience required.
• Kosher cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kosher cooking

Job description

Unidine – Full Time Cook

Location: Fay J. Lindner Assisted Living – 50 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725.

Schedule: Full time – 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. Afternoons and evenings shift, days may vary. Further details upon interview.

Requirements: Previous 2 years of cooking experience required. Kosher cooking experience preferred.

Pay Range: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits: Free meals, uniforms, parking. Growth opportunities and willingness to train.

Job Summary

• Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

EEO Statement

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.