Cook
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur is a 295-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood. Gouverneur offers enhanced, cutting edge healthcare services in a state-of-the-art space. It provides 24-hour care for individuals in need of sub-acute care, long-term care or hospice care which include services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and vocational rehabilitation. Gouverneur is an academic affiliate of NYU School of Medicine and Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine.From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Gouverneur ranks #7 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York2024; and also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024. 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 DescriptionUnder direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation and cooking of food in a health care facility; performs related work.

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 kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare different food according the individual dietary requirements of the residents.

Cook food to the proper temperature and make sure the temperature is held until served

Maintain clean and sanitary work area in accordance with safety and sanitary standards.

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 matters.

Perform other related duties.

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 you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button 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