Second Cook - Nassau county - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled cook to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing meals, following strict food safety guidelines, and ensuring high standards of sanitation. You will play a crucial part in menu planning and special catered events, showcasing your culinary expertise. If you are passionate about food preparation and have a knack for creating delicious meals in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality dining experiences to patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Third Cook or Special Order Cook.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to standardized recipes.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure sanitation of cooking area.
• Assist in menu planning and special catered functions.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Sanitation

Recipe Standardization

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

Varied hours – 5am-1:00pm, 6am-2pm, 8am-4:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm, 10:30-6:30pm, 11:30am-7:30pm, 10:00-6:00pm, for any 5 days of the week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs various cooking duties for the tray line and follows HACCP guidelines regarding food safety.
• Follows standardized recipes according to diets.
• Monitors food temperatures and ensures overall sanitation of the cooking area, cook's refrigerator and oven.
• Assists in menu planning and special catered functions.
• Responsible for food preparation and presentation. Makes all garnishes.
• Follows and prepares all standardized recipes for all diets. Operates cooking equipment and maintains the hot food area. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the Manager.
• Orders needed supplies for production and service for assigned area.
• Records overages and shortages based upon patient census. Assists in production forecasting.
• Follows all food safety precautions and monitors food temperatures during production, rotation and organization, following HACCP guidelines.
• Assists in preparing for special catered functions and maternity unit meals.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Degree from an accredited Culinary Institution, preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experienceas a Third Cook / Special Order Cook,required.
• Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).