HELPER COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Location: Fay J Linder Assisted Living - 50 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725

Schedule

Full time and part time schedules available. Shifts include 11:30 pm - 7:30 am or 6:30 am - 2:30 pm; days may vary. Further details provided upon interview.

Requirements

• 1 year of prior cooking experience required

Pay

$20.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Free shift meals
• Opportunity for growth
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including:
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Role

A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation! You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

Our culinary team is the core of our business. Every day brings new opportunities to enhance lives, create connections, and make a difference. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences, you will be a great addition to the Unidine team!

Responsibilities

• Learns to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas
• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements
• Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others
• Tests food by tasting, smelling, and piercing to determine that it is cooked
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to fill orders as directed
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish as directed
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as course of instruction permits
• Maintains work area and equipment
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned