Cook

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cook. In this role, the successful candidate Assists Chef in preparation, seasoning, cooking and plating of food served to patients, employees, cafeteria and catered events, using standardized recipes.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared for patients, cafeteria and catered functions.
• Plans cooking schedules in order for food to be ready at specified times.
• Confers with Production Manager/Executive Chef regarding modified diet prep and use of leftovers.
• Procures food from refrigerator, freezer or other storage areas.
• Trims/Cuts meat or fowl using knives.
• Washes, trims, seasons, cooks, measures and mixes food according to recipes and Production Manger's instructions.
• Uses a variety of kitchen utensils & equipment such as mixers, grinders etc, appropriately and safely.
• Bakes, roasts, broils & steams meat, fish, vegetables & other food.
• Adjusts heat control & timers on stoves, ovens, steam kettles & grills according to instructions.
• Carves portions of meat, fish or fowl for individual servings.
• Cooks products according to standardized recipes, controls oven temperature to produce desirable results.
• Aids in plating and lidding portioned foods.
• Maintains strict sanitary standards, according to departmental policy and procedures (e.g. handling food appropriately, maintaining temperatures, etc.) cleaning work stations, etc.
• Fills out appropriate temperature logs.
• Fills out appropriate production sheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School graduate or equivalent from a formal technical school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking.
• 3 + years experience.
• Ability to read and write fluent English.
• Ability to follow oral & written directions.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• NY State Food Protection license preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Wellness Package

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes:

• Financial security benefits
• A generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• A holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

About the Role

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Pay, Schedule, and Benefits

The salary range for the role is $27.31 - $27.31 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. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.