Cook

About the role

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

Various Shifts Available

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation and cooking of food in a health care facility; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Checks menu cards, special and/or modified diet lists to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Prepares or supervises the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all food items.

3. Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers in the preparation and cooking of foods.

4. Prepares food utilizing such equipment as steam kettles, grills and ovens. Maintains correct temperatures for all foods.

5. Tastes foods for consistency and seasoning and corrects as necessary to assure proper flavor and texture.

6. Apportions servings and prepares or directs the preparation and distribution of food to serving areas in accordance with departmental standards.

7. Inspects foods and meats in work and storage areas for compliance with storage, safety and sanitary standards.

8. Instructs and supervises all dietary aides assigned to unit and assists in orientation and in-service training programs.

9. Participates in daily menu conferences and confers with Supervisor concerning menus, food preparation, quality recipes, use of leftovers and related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Elementary school graduation through the eighth grade, plus a formal course in basic cooking principles, and a New York City Department of Health Food Protection Course Certificate; and,
2. Two years of full-time, paid experience as a Cook; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training; and,
4. Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out instructions.

Department Preferences

Educational Level:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is preferred

Years of Experience: 

• Three (3) Years of Cooking Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Requirements:

• Basic Knowledge of Food Preparation and Production
• Experience as a Cook in High-Volume Industrial Kitchen, Hotel or Restaurant Environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude

Special Equipment/Machines Operated:

• Rational Combi Ovens 
• Industrial Size- Kettles 
• Hobart Robot Coupe Chopper
• Hobart Quantum Scales 
• Hobart Mixer
• Koch Mixer
• Ribbon Mixer
• Auto- Pump Filler
• R-60

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program 
• Union Benefits for eligible titles 
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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