Prep Cook

The Bristal Assisted Living; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is looking for a talented Cook for their busy Food Services department in Bethpage, New York. Your responsibilities will include food preparation, seasoning, and cooking meals for residents and employees in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates have experience in food services and must excel under pressure while adhering to health and sanitation standards. This full-time position requires availability on weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a restaurant or similar food service industry.
• Capable of excelling under fast-paced conditions.
• Able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare food including chopping and mixing ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and company regulations.
• Check food temperatures before serving.
• Garnish plates before they leave the kitchen.
• Assist in kitchen functions as needed.

Skills

Experience in food services

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of English language

Knowledge of sanitation standards

Job description

Cook – Food Services

We are seeking a talented, creative and experienced Cook to work in the Food Services department of the very busy and fast‑paced kitchen within our luxury assisted living community.

In this role you will be assisting with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for residents and employees, as directed by the Director of Food Service or the Sous Chef. The loving care, attention and skills you bring to the services you provide are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents each day.

Responsibilities

• Helping to prepare food for the next meal service, including chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients according to established recipes.
• Ensuring all procedures are conducted following required health department and company regulations.
• Checking all food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Garnishing all plates before they leave the kitchen area.
• Assisting with other kitchen functions as necessary, including dishwasher, utilities, line cook, prep cook.
• Full‑time position includes one weekend day.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a restaurant, catering facility, hospital, hospitality, healthcare or similar food services related industry is a plus.
• Must be able to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to understand the English language and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to follow all rules, regulations, policies and sanitary standards established by management.