Cook

Port Washington, New York – Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a leading healthcare facility offering a resort-quality therapeutic environment, clinical excellence, and holistic care for the whole person – mind, spirit, and body.

About the Role

As a Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods, including baking rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies. You will work on the tray line during meal service to ensure patients and residents receive exceptional culinary care. Responsibilities also include general kitchen cleaning, hand washing and sanitizing of pots and pans, and related tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in a large-scale healthcare setting
• Bake rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Operate the tray line during meal service
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the food service director

Requirements

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food preparation
• Ability to perform physical tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong team player

Skills

• Large-scale cooking and baking
• Therapeutic food preparation
• Kitchen management
• Sanitation and safety compliance

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $32.59
• Dynamic and supportive healthcare work environment
• Collaborative team atmosphere focused on patient care
• Opportunities for professional growth and development