Hospital Kitchen Cook: Compassionate Food Prep & Service

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Manhasset, NY is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and guests in a hospital kitchen, ensuring sanitary conditions and adherence to recipes.

You will follow standardized recipes, operate kitchen equipment safely, and assist the Chef. A High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related experience are required. The position supports patient and staff meal service with timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Removes food items from refrigerators and freezers according to amounts required for each meal service; prepares soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, salads and convenience foods.
• 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.
• Places food times in appropriate cooking pans and cooks according to recipe and temperature guidelines; sets up hot serving tables and warmers and serves food.
• Sets up hot food serving tables ensuring appropriate temperatures are maintained.
• Portions and serves food to patients, employees and guests; removes unused food from serving table and warmers.
• Wraps, dates and stores food in refrigerators according to department policies and procedures.
• Complies with sanitation, safety and fire regulations of the Center and Food Service department; cleans respective work areas and equipment.
• Participates in weighing and checking food items delivered to site; provides guidance and assistance to Cooks Helpers.
• Provides assistance to Chef in the performance of duties, as needed; may assist Chef in menu planning, changes and testing new recipes.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in Manhasset, NY is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and guests in a hospital kitchen, ensuring sanitary conditions and adherence to recipes.

You will follow standardized recipes, operate kitchen equipment safely, and assist the Chef. A High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related experience are required. The position supports patient and staff meal service with timely delivery.