Cook (Temp)

Epicrehabwhiteplains; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is seeking a reliable Cook to support residents with meals for a temporary coverage period up to 12 weeks. Shift 12 PM to 8 PM, with every other weekend required, in a 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center opened in 2020.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least two years of healthcare food service experience, including prior cook duties, along with knowledge of NY sanitation codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of food preparation experience in a health care facility.
• At least 1 year experience as a cook in a health care setting preferred.
• Completion of an approved sanitation course or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of NY State sanitation codes and menu production methods.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
• Covid-19 vaccinations encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for residents in a sanitary and safe manner.
• Provide meals with focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Serve meals using proper dining room service.
• In-kitchen preparation and cleaning for your station.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Prepare all foods adhering to NY State codes for sanitation, storage and temperature.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Food preparation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

* TEMPORARY FULL TIME COVERAGE UP TO 12 WEEKS *12PM - 8PM SHIFT | EVERY OTHER WEEKEND SHIFT REQUIRED *

EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL *TOP RATED* 160-bed NEW skilled nursing & rehabilitation center that opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains. Come join a family of facilities in New York State. Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words "Rehabilitation & Healthcare", as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives. For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life.

• The Cook is responsible for preparation/cooking of foods and to provide our residents with all of their meals and/or snacks in a sanitary and safe manner adhering to all policies and procedures of the facility while focusing on customer service and satisfaction.
• Cook provides our residents with all of their meals in a sanitary and safe manner adhering to all policies and procedures of the facility and New York State Department of Health codes while focusing on customer service and satisfaction.
• Cook uses proper dining room service for the residents and/or family members.
• Proper "in kitchen" preparation and cleaning in regard to the station assigned to you.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Prepare all foods adhering to all NY State codes and regulations for sanitation, storage and temperature

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• A minimum of two years experience and training in food preparation in a health care facility or related food service operation. At least 1 year experience as a cook in a health care setting desired.
• Completion of an approved sanitation course or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a full knowledge of all sanitary codes and all menu production methods.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Exemplary customer service skills.Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

*Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.