Weekend Cook Assistant - Patient Meals & Food Prep

Northwell Health; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a kitchen associate to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and guests in a fast-paced hospital setting. Weekend shifts and schedule variation are required, with an emphasis on safety and sanitation.

You will assist the Cook, prepare patient trays, and handle food items from storage to serving, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to departments across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees and guests; follows recipes and temperature guidelines.
• Uses a variety of kitchen utensils safely and efficiently.
• Prepares sandwiches and other items; assembles patient meal trays and serves according to requests.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in all work areas.

Skills

Food prep

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a kitchen associate to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and guests in a fast-paced hospital setting. Weekend shifts and schedule variation are required, with an emphasis on safety and sanitation.

You will assist the Cook, prepare patient trays, and handle food items from storage to serving, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to departments across the facility.