Cook II - Full Time - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY seeks a Cook II to accurately prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events. You will follow recipes, maintain quality and safety standards, and assist with production planning.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year related experience, and knife skills; ServSafe certification is preferred. Join MVHS in a hospital kitchen that serves patients, families and staff with care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year related experience.
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per recipes and meal counts.
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
• Prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station
• Prepare foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
• Tasting products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
• Ensure food is safe and if in doubt speaks to Management
• Provide service excellence to patients, family members and co-workers that meets or exceeds patient expectations
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Hospital kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

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Under the direction of the Chef, the Cook II will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special Events.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Prepare items per recipes and meal counts
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
• Prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station
• Prepare foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
• Tasting products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment;
• Ensure food is safe and if in doubt speaks to Management
• Provide service excellence to patients, family members and co-workers that meets or exceeds patient expectations
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year related experience
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Preferred:

• ServSafe Certified

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 98518
Department NUTRITIONAL SVCS - MVHS
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule UFCSM
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $19 -$23 per hour