Hospital Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced, Patient-Focused

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking experienced cooks to join our Food & Nutrition team on the Upper East Side. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, you'll craft delicious dishes following standardized recipes to precision and serve patients, visitors, and staff with warmth and outstanding service.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in fast-paced kitchens, multi-station capabilities, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• 2+ years in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Proficiency across grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts and more.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality and presentation.
• Ability to read recipes and perform basic math.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or formal culinary training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items per recipes, production sheets and standards.
• Manage multiple stations (grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, etc.).
• Use batch cooking to ensure freshness and timely service.
• Maintain presentation and temperature control.
• Respond to last-minute orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team for seamless workflow.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Multi-station cooking

Inventory & prep

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate or Culinary Training

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking experienced cooks to join our Food & Nutrition team on the Upper East Side. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, you'll craft delicious dishes following standardized recipes to precision and serve patients, visitors, and staff with warmth and outstanding service.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in fast-paced kitchens, multi-station capabilities, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to read