Healthcare Cook

NEXDINE, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings

Paid Time Off

EAP

Career Growth

Perks & Rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality is seeking a Healthcare Cook in Endwell, NY. This role covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events under the supervision of the Chef. You will operate kitchen equipment and deliver friendly, attentive service to clients and guests.

This position offers a weekly paycheck and a competitive hourly rate of $20–$24. Full-time or part-time opportunities, with benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an EAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, and mixers.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Job description

Who We Are

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic.

Job Details

Position: Healthcare Cook

City/State: Endwell, NY

Hours Per Week: Full Time/Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.00-$24.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit

What We Offer You

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Company-Paid Life Insurance


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Career Growth Opportunities


• Employee Perks & Rewards

Cook Job Summary

The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Cook needs to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.

Cook Essential Functions and Key Tasks

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.


• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment.


• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.


• Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.


• Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.


• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.


• Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.


• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.


• Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.


• May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.


• May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.


• Compile and maintain records of food usage.


• May assist with inventory.


• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor.


• Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.


• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.


• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.


• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.


• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.


• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.


• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Join NEXDINE Hospitality

Are you passionate about creating amazing experiences in the hospitality industry? Look no further than NEXDINE Hospitality! As a dynamic and innovative company, we take pride in delivering trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services to a diverse range of clients nationwide, including businesses, independent schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities, and hospitals. At NEXDINE, we believe in the power of authentic and transparent experiences, and we are dedicated to providing the best for our clients and their guests. Join our family of brands and be a part of a team that values responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. If you are driven by the desire to make a difference in the world of hospitality, explore the exciting opportunities that the NEXDINE Experience has to offer.