Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $51,500.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Loan forgiveness
tuition discounts
Employee Discounts
Commuter Benefits
Job Description
NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View is a distinguished 304-bed long-term care facility located on an expansive 88-acre landmark campus nestled within Staten Island's scenic Greenbelt. This facility offers high-quality healthcare services, focusing on specialized long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation in a comforting and supportive environment. Notably, Sea View hosts the first Traumatic Brain Injury unit of its kind in New York State and has earned a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating. It consistently ranks at the top among more than 600 nursing homes, including being recognized as #1 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York for 2023-2024. The hospital also received high-performance accolades from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024 for both long-term care and rehabilitation.
NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to delivering exceptional health services with a person-centered approach rooted in their core ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Every team member plays a crucial role in promoting empathic communication and collaborative partnerships among patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
The role available at Sea View involves a Food Preparation and Cooking position within the healthcare environment. Working under direct supervision, the cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food that meets the dietary requirements of patients, many of whom may require modified or specialized diets. This position demands vigilance in following menu cards and diet lists, ensuring adherence to health standards, and maintaining appropriate food quality. The cook is also expected to operate various kitchen tools and equipment safely while supervising dietary aides and assisting with training programs.
This position works typical shifts from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with alternating weekends, ensuring coverage to support the facility's operational needs. It offers a dynamic work environment within a renowned healthcare system, combining culinary skills with a dedication to patient care and safety. This role is vital in supporting the health and well-being of Sea View’s patients through meticulous food preparation and a commitment to nutritional excellence.
NYC Health + Hospitals provides a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits for employees working more than 20 hours per week, retirement savings and pension plans, paid holidays and vacation according to union contracts, loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees, college tuition discounts, professional development opportunities, and multiple employee discount and commuter benefit programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a respected institution dedicated to healthcare excellence and community service.
NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to delivering exceptional health services with a person-centered approach rooted in their core ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Every team member plays a crucial role in promoting empathic communication and collaborative partnerships among patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
The role available at Sea View involves a Food Preparation and Cooking position within the healthcare environment. Working under direct supervision, the cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food that meets the dietary requirements of patients, many of whom may require modified or specialized diets. This position demands vigilance in following menu cards and diet lists, ensuring adherence to health standards, and maintaining appropriate food quality. The cook is also expected to operate various kitchen tools and equipment safely while supervising dietary aides and assisting with training programs.
This position works typical shifts from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with alternating weekends, ensuring coverage to support the facility's operational needs. It offers a dynamic work environment within a renowned healthcare system, combining culinary skills with a dedication to patient care and safety. This role is vital in supporting the health and well-being of Sea View’s patients through meticulous food preparation and a commitment to nutritional excellence.
NYC Health + Hospitals provides a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits for employees working more than 20 hours per week, retirement savings and pension plans, paid holidays and vacation according to union contracts, loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees, college tuition discounts, professional development opportunities, and multiple employee discount and commuter benefit programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a respected institution dedicated to healthcare excellence and community service.
Job Requirements
- Elementary school graduation through the 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 the eighth grade with 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
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions
- Experience in a healthcare or institutional food service setting preferred
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills
Job Duties
- Checks menu cards, special and/or modified diet lists to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared in accordance with standard procedures
- Prepares or supervises the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all food items
- Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers in the preparation and cooking of foods
- Prepares food utilizing such equipment as steam kettles, grills and ovens and maintains correct temperatures for all foods
- Tastes foods for consistency and seasoning and corrects as necessary to assure proper flavor and texture
- Apportions servings and prepares or directs the preparation and distribution of food to serving areas in accordance with departmental standards
- Inspects foods and meats in work and storage areas for compliance with storage, safety and sanitary standards
- Instructs and supervises all dietary aides assigned to unit and assists in orientation and in-service training programs
- Participates in daily menu conferences and confers with supervisor concerning menus, food preparation, quality recipes, use of leftovers and related matters
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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