Cook/TEMP - Phelps

Northwell Health; Village of Sleepy Hollow, Town of Malta (NY, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and cook meals for patients and staff. This role emphasizes maintaining high sanitation standards and assisting the Chef in daily operations. With responsibilities ranging from food preparation to ensuring compliance with safety regulations, this position offers a chance to contribute to a vital service in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees, and guests.
• Maintains a sanitary environment and assists the Chef as needed.
• Complies with sanitation, safety, and fire regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Recipe Following

Kitchen Equipment Use

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Knives

Food Cutters

Blenders

Slicers

Job description

Job Description

Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees, and guests. Maintains a sanitary environment and assists the Chef as needed.

Job Responsibilities

1. Removes food items from refrigerators and freezers according to required amounts for each meal service; prepares soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, salads, and convenience foods.
2. Prepares food items according to standardized recipes; utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils including knives, food cutters, blenders, and slicers in a safe and efficient manner.
3. Places food items in appropriate cooking pans and cooks according to recipe and temperature guidelines; sets up hot serving tables and warmers and serves food.
4. Sets up hot food serving tables ensuring appropriate temperatures are maintained.
5. Portions and serves food to patients, employees, and guests; removes unused food from serving tables and warmers.
6. Wraps, dates, and stores food in refrigerators according to department policies and procedures.
7. Complies with sanitation, safety, and fire regulations of the Center and Food Service department; cleans respective work areas and equipment.
8. Participates in weighing and checking food items delivered to the site; provides guidance and assistance to Cooks Helpers.
9. Provides assistance to the Chef in the performance of duties, as needed; may assist in menu planning, changes, and testing new recipes.
10. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

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