Part-Time Senior Dining Cook

Polaris Healthcare; Jefferson Heights (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare in New York is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals according to menus in the food service program. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and proper food storage to prevent waste and ensure infection control.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, batching and plating meals, stocking ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience in food handling and enjoy working with older adults.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work.
• Enjoyment in working with older adults.
• Experience in food handling and preparation.
• Batch cooking for institutions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food, using menus in the food service program.
• Adjust menus to utilize foods in the refrigerator and freezer to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper storage of food for infection control.
• Preparing food and plating meals
• Properly store or discard leftovers, and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.)
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Older adults care

Food handling experience

Batch cooking for institutions

Job description

Polaris Healthcare in New York is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals according to menus in the food service program. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and proper food storage to prevent waste and ensure infection control.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, batching and plating meals, stocking ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience in food handling and enjoy working with older adults.