Cook, Second

One Brooklyn Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a dedicated Food Preparation Worker. The role involves preparing and cooking food for hospital patients and employees, ensuring quality and cleanliness in food handling. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant cooking experience. Join a committed team focused on providing high-quality food service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One year hospital or institutional food preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes.
• Delivers prepared food to employee cafeteria.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Knowledge of Jewish dietary laws

Basic ability to utilize electronic record systems

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Graduate of technical school specializing in cooking

Job description

Overview

Prepares, cooks, and stores food for Hospital patients and employees according to standardized recipes utilizing approved food handing and sanitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes.
• Delivers prepared food to food bank of employee cafeteria as directed.
• Tests prepared foods for quality and temperature.
• Packages, labels, and dates all food prior to storing.
• Uses proper food handling techniques to insure cleanliness and portion control.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of work area.
• Suggests new methods of cooking and adjustments of standard recipes.
• Performs other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of technical school specializing in hotel, restaurant, or institutional cooking.

Experience:

One (1) year hospital or other institutional food preparation experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Jewish dietary laws helpful.

• Basic ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

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 can 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., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.