Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life Possible 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, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. 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.
Job Description 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:
- Checks menu cards, special and/or modified diet lists to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared in accordance with standard procedures.
- Prepares or supervises the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all food items.
- Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers in the preparation and cooking of foods.
- Prepares food utilizing such equipment as steam kettles, grills and ovens. Maintains correct temperatures for all foods.
- Tastes foods for consistency and seasoning and corrects as necessary to assure proper flavor and texture.
- Apportions servings and prepares or directs the preparation and distribution of food to serving areas in accordance with departmental standards.
- Inspects foods and meats in work and storage areas for compliance with storage, safety and sanitary standards.
- Instructs and supervises all dietary aides assigned to unit and assists in orientation and in-service training programs.
- Participates in daily menu conferences and confers with Supervisor concerning menus, food preparation, quality recipes, use of leftovers and related matter.
Minimum Qualifications - 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,
- Two years of full-time, paid experience as a Cook; or,
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training; and,
- Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out instructions.
If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume. 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
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs