2nd Cook

Montefiore New Rochelle•City of New Rochelle, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Cook prepares hot and cold foods for patients, the cafeteria, Faculty Dining Room, and catered events. The cook follows standardized recipes and maintains sanitary standards while producing food that is properly cooked, palatable, visually appealing, and ready on schedule. The position also includes short-order preparation for cafeteria customers, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and collaborating with the care team and coworkers.

Requirements

High school education.
Two years of experience in an institutional or commercial cooking facility; the posting lists 1–3 years and specifies 2 years as required.
English proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, and write effectively.
Ability to perform basic computations.
Certificate and/or courses in food preparation and cooking from a culinary arts or restaurant school.

Responsibilities

Prepare entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, starches, and desserts using basic cooking techniques at various cooking stations.
Adjust recipes and production quantities to meet patient, cafeteria, and catering needs while avoiding shortages and overages.
Maintain sanitary and food-safety standards for food preparation, storage, and work areas in accordance with New York State Department of Health requirements.
Prepare short-order food items for cafeteria customers.
Maintain cleanliness of non-patient areas, including unit-based supply rooms and rolling stock, and check supply expiration dates.
Follow infection-control, safety, and disaster policies and procedures; tag and remove broken equipment and report it to the unit charge person.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with the care team, report patient-status observations to professionals, assist coworkers within scope of practice, and support teamwork.
Be accountable for personal actions and follow medical center Human Resource policies and procedures.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, contribute to identifying and solving workplace problems, and support Montefiore Medical Center’s mission, vision, goals, and standards of care.
Perform other duties as assigned and report on and off duty to designated team leaders.