Third Cook/Special Order Cook

About the Organization

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality, resulting in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three consecutive years, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. The system offers a comprehensive range of medical services across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. NYU Langone also includes two tuition-free medical schools and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Third Cook/Special Order Cook. In this role, the successful candidate performs work of moderate difficulty in the preparation of various menu items, involving a variety of cooking operations as instructed by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Responsibilities

• Uses good judgment and consults supervisor when necessary.
• Prepares breakfast items, vegetables, and any other cooked-food items as designated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Attends meetings and in-services for food production employees.
• Follows established departmental sanitation standards.
• Utilizes all types of kitchen equipment to prepare food.
• Maintains open communication and good relationships with others.
• Plans work assignments accordingly and utilizes time effectively.
• Provides assistance and contributes new ideas to the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of cooking experience as a Cook's Helper in a high-volume healthcare institution or commercial establishment with large-volume food service.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledgeable in portion control, forecasting procedures, and ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes, expand and reduce recipes to desired yields.
• Knowledge of HACCP and adherence to it in all operations.
• Knowledge of food presentation and service.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certificate.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees and their loved ones at every stage of life. Offerings include:

• Financial security benefits.
• A generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care well-being.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $27.75 - $27.75 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.