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 a dynamic kitchen environment where you'll prepare a variety of dishes, manage multiple cooking stations, and uphold high standards of food safety and presentation. With a commitment to crafting exceptional dining experiences, this opportunity allows you to showcase your culinary skills and creativity while contributing to a meaningful mission. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, this is the perfect chance to shine in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Proficiency in cooking techniques and station management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Manage multiple cooking stations efficiently.
• Maintain food presentation and temperature control.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety and Sanitation

Recipe Reading and Following

Collaboration and Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Formal Culinary Training

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:

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

You have:

• 2+ years of experience in fast-paced culinary environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, hotels, or quick-service restaurants.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, knowledge of standard recipes, and working multiple stations including grill, sauté, fry, salad, dessert, and food prep.
• Clear understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, food quality, and presentation.
• 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.
• Collaboration, communication, accountability, organization, and attention to detail
• 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:

• Location: 1275 York Ave (Main Campus)
• This is a full-time opportunity with open availability required for shifts that vary, including weekends and holidays.
• 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
• Review our great benefits offerings

Pay Range: $25.65-$38.42/hr.

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