Prep Cook Full-Time

The Bristal Assisted Living; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a talented Cook to join our busy Food Services team in a luxury assisted living community in New York. You will contribute to preparing nutritious meals for residents and staff, following established recipes and health standards while delivering warm hospitality.

Ideal candidates bring experience in fast-paced kitchens, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate in English, work well with others, and maintain sanitary practices daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or food service environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and health/sanitation guidelines.
• Good communication and teamwork in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes.
• Follow health department regulations and company policies.
• Check food temperatures before service and garnish plates."
• Assist with other kitchen tasks as needed (dishwashing, prep, line cook).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

English language proficiency

Teamwork

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