Line Cook - NYC

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Cooks to join their Food & Nutrition team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will prepare a variety of dishes, manage multiple cooking stations, and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. With a commitment to exceptional dining experiences, this position allows you to contribute to a mission that impacts lives. If you are ready to elevate your culinary career and work in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Proficiency in various cooking techniques and multiple stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Manage multiple cooking stations including grill and sauté.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety Practices

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Are you ready to ignite your passion for food and showcase your culinary expertise? Joining MSK as a Cook offers you an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment and contribute to our mission of ending cancer for life. At MSK, we are committed to crafting exceptional dining experiences with a warm smile and outstanding service for our patients, caregivers, visitors, and staff.

We are seeking experienced Cooks to become integral members of our Food & Nutrition team at MSK's main campus hospital located at 1275 York Ave 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.

As a Cook at MSK, you will:

1. Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes, production sheets, and departmental standards.
2. Showcase your versatility by managing multiple stations including grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, and more.
3. Employ batch cooking techniques to ensure freshness, quality, and timely service.
4. Maintain impeccable standards of food presentation and temperature control.
5. Respond adeptly to last-minute and specialty orders with precision and efficiency.
6. Operate kitchen equipment with care and promptly report any maintenance needs.
7. Collaborate closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure seamless workflow and exceptional culinary outcomes.

You have:

1. 2+ years of experience in fast-paced culinary environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, hotels, or quick-service restaurants.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, knowledge of standard recipes, and working multiple stations including grill, sauté, fry, salad, dessert, and food prep.
3. Clear understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, food quality, and presentation.
4. Ability to read and follow recipes, basic math calculations, along with the ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy equipment (up to 30lbs) for extended periods.
5. Collaboration, communication, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
6. Possession of a Food Handler’s Certificate, Certificate in Culinary Arts, and/or formal culinary training a strong plus. We are open to considering new culinary grads!

Additional Information:

1. Location: 1275 York Ave (Main Campus)
2. This is a full-time opportunity with open availability required for shifts that vary, including weekends and holidays.
3. Report to Chef de Cuisine, Retail

If you're ready to infuse your culinary passion into every dish you create, we welcome you to embark on this exciting career journey with us. Apply now and let your culinary talents shine!

Helpful links:

• MSK's Compensation Philosophy (https://careers.mskcc.org/frequently-asked-questions/)
• Review our great benefits offerings

Pay Range: $25.65-$38.42/hr.

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Job Locations: USA-NY-New York

Posted Date: 1 day ago (5/7/2025 4:04 PM)

Requisition ID: 2025-85317

Category: Hospitality