Cook (NW) - TEMP

Req Number 110327Job DescriptionPrepares and cooks food items for patients and customers following established recipes, under the supervision of Executive Chef and department management.Job Responsibility

Prepares food items according to daily prep sheet.

Organizes work to ensure all required preparation is completed in timely manner.

Communicates progress to Executive Chef.

Cooks food at required temperatures, ensuring food is not undercooked or overcooked.

Utilizes established recipes to produce menu items, following menu guide and production sheets.

Uses proper color-coded cutting boards when cutting, slicing or dicing food items. Sets up and serves food on patient tray line.

Assembles patient trays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Stores food items according to established procedures.

Ensures food is covered, labeled and dated using color-coded date labels.

Rotates food in walk-in refrigerator utilizing first in-first out method. Discards out-dated food, as needed.

Utilizes leftovers before expiration or stores in freezer with label indicating freezer placement date.

Handles food through all phases of production according to HACCP guidelines.

Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Minimum of two (2) years experience in Hospital Food Service as a Cook, required. Basic reading skills to read recipes, production lists, etc., required.

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $25.93-$27.25/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.