Third Cook/Special Order Cook

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York is seeking a Third Cook/Special Order Cook to perform moderate-difficulty food preparation in a high-volume hospital kitchen under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of cooking experience in healthcare or large-volume food service, and fluency in English.

Knowledge of HACCP, recipe adjustments, portion control, and food presentation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year cooking experience in a high-volume health care institution or commercial establishment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be knowledgeable in portion control, forecasting procedures and ingredients.
• Must be able to follow recipes, expand and reduce recipes to desired yields.
• Must be knowledgeable of HACCP and follow this in all operations.
• Must know food presentation and service.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Uses good judgment and consults supervisor when necessary.
• Prepares breakfast items and vegetables as well as any other cooked-food items, as designated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Attends meetings and in-services for food production employees.
• Follows established departmental sanitation standards.
• Utilizes all types of kitchen equipment to prepare food.
• Maintains open communication and good relationships with others.
• Plans work assignments accordantly and utilizes time effectively.
• Provides assistance and contributes new ideas to the department.

Skills

Cooking experience

English proficiency

HACCP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Third Cook/Special Order Cook. In this role, the successful candidate performs work moderate difficulty in the preparation of various menu items which involves a variety of cooking operations as instructed by immediate supervisor or designee.

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses good judgment and consults supervisor when necessary.
• .Prepares breakfast items and vegetables as well as any other cooked-food items, as designated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Attends meetings and in-services for food production employees.
• Follows established departmental sanitation standards.
• Utilizes all types of kitchen equipment to prepare food.
• Maintains open communication and good relationships with others.
• Plans work assignments accordantly and utilizes time effectively.
• Provides assistance and contributes new ideas to the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalent. Requires a minimum of one year of cooking experience as Cook's Helper in a high volume health care institution or commercial establishment with a large volume food service. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be knowledgeable in portion control, forecasting procedures and ingredients. Must be able to follow recipes, expand and reduce recipes to desired yields. Must be knowledgeable of HACCP and follow this in all operations. Must know food presentation and service. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary degree or certificate.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $29.19 - $29.19 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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