Prep Cook

The Bristal Assisted Living; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho, NY is seeking a Cook to join our busy Food Services team in a luxury assisted living community. You will assist with meal preparation and cooking for residents and staff, under direction of the Director of Food Service or Sous Chef.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in busy kitchens, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and understands English well to follow instructions and maintain sanitary standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen or food preparation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in English and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for residents and staff.
• Adhere to health department regulations and company policies.
• Check food temperatures prior to service and garnish plates before leaving the kitchen.
• Assist with other kitchen functions as needed (dishwashing, prep, line cook).

Skills

Kitchen experience

Restaurant experience

Food safety

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!

In support of the extraordinary care services and luxury living amenities we provide for our residents at The Bristal, 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. Your contribution as a member of our valued Food Services team is essential to making life for our residents special and enjoyable each day. We are looking for an individual not only with a passion for cooking, but also with a true and kind heart for seniors, someone who genuinely cares about making them happy through the nutritious meals they help prepare. In this role you will be assisting with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for residents who choose to all The Bristal home, as well as employees — and all 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 every day.

Full-time position includes one weekend day.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Helping to prepare food for the next meal service, which includes 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

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area and come with:

• Experience working in a restaurant, catering facility, hospital, hospitality, healthcare or similar food services related industry as 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