Cook - NYC Sites (Flexible)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking experienced cooks to join our Food & Nutrition team on the Upper East Side. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, you'll craft delicious dishes following standardized recipes to precision and serve patients, visitors, and staff with warmth and outstanding service.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in fast-paced kitchens, multi-station capabilities, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• 2+ years in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Proficiency across grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts and more.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality and presentation.
• Ability to read recipes and perform basic math.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or formal culinary training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items per recipes, production sheets and standards.
• Manage multiple stations (grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, etc.).
• Use batch cooking to ensure freshness and timely service.
• Maintain presentation and temperature control.
• Respond to last-minute orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team for seamless workflow.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Multi-station cooking

Inventory & prep

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate or Culinary Training

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Are you ready to ignite your passion for food and showcase your culinary expertise? Joining MSK as a Cook offers you an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment and contribute to our mission of ending cancer for life. At MSK, we are committed to crafting exceptional dining experiences with a warm smile and outstanding service for our patients, caregivers, visitors, and staff.

We are seeking experienced Cooks to become integral members of our Food & Nutrition team at MSK's main campus hospital located at our NYC Sites on the Upper East Side. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, you'll craft delicious dishes following standardized recipes to precision.

As a Cook at MSK, you will:

• Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes, production sheets, and departmental standards.

• Showcase your versatility by managing multiple stations including grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, and more.

• Employ batch cooking techniques to ensure freshness, quality, and timely service.

• Maintain impeccable standards of food presentation and temperature control.

• Respond adeptly to last‑minute and specialty orders with precision and efficiency.

• Operate kitchen equipment with care and promptly report any maintenance needs.

• Collaborate closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure seamless workflow and exceptional culinary outcomes.

You have:

• 2+ years of experience in fast‑paced culinary environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, hotels, or quick‑service restaurants.

• Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, knowledge of standard recipes, and working multiple stations including grill, sauté, fry, salad, dessert, and food prep.

• Clear understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, food quality, and presentation.

• Ability to read and follow recipes, basic math calculations, along with the ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy equipment (up to 30lbs) for extended periods.

• Collaboration, communication, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.

• Possession of a Food Handler’s Certificate, Certificate in Culinary Arts, and/or formal culinary training a strong plus. We are open to considering new culinary grads!

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Ave (NYC Sites)

• This is a full‑time opportunity. PM shifts required, including weekends and holidays.

• Report to Chef de Cuisine, Retail

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Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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