HELPER COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Unidine; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time and part time Helper Cook position at Fay J Linder Assisted Living in Commack, NY. Shift options include 11:30 pm - 7:30 am or 6:30 am - 2:30 pm, with 1 year of prior cooking experience required.

Pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. This role supports the culinary team in preparing meals, maintaining safety standards, and delivering quality service to residents.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks food according to recipes and production records.
• Adjusts oven, broiler, grill, roaster, and steam kettle temperatures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients with kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Cooks meats, fish, vegetables and other foods; adds seasoning as directed.
• Tests food by tasting and checking for doneness.
• Carves meat and portions food; adds gravies and garnishes.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean; follows sanitation and safety rules.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with service standards and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

Unidine

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time and part time HELPER COOK position.

• Location: Fay J Linder Assisted Living - 50 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. 11:30 pm - 7:30 am or 6:30 am - 2:30 pm; days may vary. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: 1 year of prior cooking experience required.
• Perks: Free shift meals! Opportunity for growth!
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation! You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

Our culinary team is the core of our business. Every day brings new opportunities to enhance lives, create connections, and make a difference. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences, you will be a great addition to the Unidine team!

Job Summary

Summary: Learns to assists in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Unidine.pdf

Unidine is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.