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NYC Health + Hospitals

Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.31
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid holidays
employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Health Insurance
Union benefits
Commuter assistance
Pension Plan

Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View is a renowned 304-bed long-term care facility situated on an expansive 88-acre landmark campus in Staten Island's Greenbelt. This facility is known for its exceptional quality and has earned a prestigious 5-Star CMS Quality Rating. It offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in an environment designed to provide comfort and high-quality care. A significant feature of the Sea View facility is its specialized long-term care Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unit, which was the first of its kind in New York State, emphasizing its pioneering approach to specialized health care services. Recognized for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • elementary school graduation through eighth grade
  • formal course in basic cooking principles
  • New York City Department of Health Food Protection Course Certificate
  • two years of full-time paid experience as a cook or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
  • ability to read and write English
  • ability to understand and carry out instructions

Job Qualifications

  • elementary school graduation through eighth grade
  • formal course in basic cooking principles
  • New York City Department of Health Food Protection Course Certificate
  • two years of full-time paid experience as a cook or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
  • ability to read and write English and understand and carry out instructions

Job Duties

  • checks menu cards and diet lists to determine food types and quantities
  • prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items
  • utilizes kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers
  • prepares food using equipment like steam kettles, grills and ovens and maintains correct food temperatures
  • tastes foods for consistency and seasoning and makes necessary corrections
  • apportions servings and directs preparation and distribution of food to serving areas
  • inspects foods and meats for compliance with storage, safety and sanitary standards
  • instructs and supervises dietary aides and assists with orientation and in-service training
  • participates in menu conferences and collaborates with supervisor on menu and food preparation matters

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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