Senior Care Kitchen Cook – Per Diem

The Bristal Assisted Living; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in White Plains is seeking a compassionate kitchen assistant to help prepare, season and cook meals for residents and staff. You will follow directions from the Director of Food Service or the Sous Chef, ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals for seniors in a busy kitchen.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in food preparation and a high school diploma, with a strong ability to work quickly and maintain sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in food handling and preparation, sanitation, and safety standards for institutions and/or restaurants.
• Culinary or cooking school experience/courses preferred; a minimum of a high school degree.
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent ability to prioritize, deliver top-notch customer service and multi-task in a busy 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Multitasking

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Bristal Assisted Living in White Plains is seeking a compassionate kitchen assistant to help prepare, season and cook meals for residents and staff. You will follow directions from the Director of Food Service or the Sous Chef, ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals for seniors in a busy kitchen.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in food preparation and a high school diploma, with a strong ability to work quickly and maintain sanitation standards.