Part Time Cook

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Amsterdam Nursing Home in Manhattan, NY is seeking a motivated Part Time Healthcare Cook to join our skilled nursing facility team. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale food preparation and excellent communication with residents and staff.

The role requires teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to manage kitchen operations in the absence of leadership. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and there is room for growth within our patient-centered kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with residents and staff.
• Experience in large-scale kitchen operations or therapeutic food prep preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable teamwork and dependability in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Attention to cleanliness, safety standards, and food handling protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods for residents.
• Bake rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies as part of meal service.
• Assist on tray line during meal service and ensure accurate portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Wash pots and pans and perform general kitchen cleanup.
• Assist in other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Amsterdam Nursing Home is seeking a motivated Part Time Healthcare Cook to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Manhattan, NY! The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and prior experience in large-scale food prep.

Duties Include

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of the kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pots and pans
• Related work as required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large-scale & therapeutic food prep
• Able to do some physical work
• Work as a team member
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Manage the Kitchen in the absence of the food service director

About Us

With Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine among its neighbors, Amsterdam House is located on Amsterdam Avenue at 112 Street in New York City. The essence of Amsterdam includes a unique combination of old-world charm, comfortable surroundings, and a state-of-the-art clinical care. Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Our reputation tells the story of our success. Having consistently earned a 5-star rating from CMS, we are proud to be ranked among the best nursing homes by the US News and World Report. AMS