Dietary 2nd Cook — Hospital Kitchen & Catering

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare hot foods for patients, cafeteria, and catered events using standardized recipes. You will transport items to and from the main kitchen, maintain safety standards, and assist with pricing inquiries as needed.

The role requires high school completion and culinary certificate coursework, plus food safety and customer service experience. You will work with the Food and Nutrition Team in a high-volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School required.
• Certificate and/or courses in food preparation and cooking from a culinary arts or restaurant school.
• Experience in customer service and knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all hot foods for patients, Cafeteria, Faculty Dining Room, and catered events from soups, snacks, entrees, sides and desserts.
• Transports food and non-food items to and from main kitchen, storeroom and ingredient room.
• Ensures quantities match patient and cafeteria/catering needs by following recipes and adjusting portions.
• Slices, chops, portions, pans and refrigerates food for same day or future use.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards per NYS Department of Health; keeps work area clean.
• Communicates effectively with the Food and Nutrition Team and assists customers with pricing and product information.
• Trains other employees and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts certificate/courses

Job description

Montefiore Health System is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare hot foods for patients, cafeteria, and catered events using standardized recipes. You will transport items to and from the main kitchen, maintain safety standards, and assist with pricing inquiries as needed.

The role requires high school completion and culinary certificate coursework, plus food safety and customer service experience. You will work with the Food and Nutrition Team in a high-volume hospital setting.