Cook's Helper (NW) -TEMP

Northwell Health • Mount Kisco, NY

37d

About The Position

Prepares and cooks food items for patients and customers following established recipes, under the supervision of Executive Chef.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years food service experience, required.
• Basic reading skills to read recipes, production lists, etc., required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes daily production sheet and menus to prepare ingredients needed for menu items.
• 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.
• Prepares salads needed for deli-grill area following established recipes.
• Prepares grill menu items according to customer orders.
• Checks temperature of hot foods being sent to patient tray line or Cafeteria to ensure minimum/maximum temperature requirements are met.
• Stores food items according to established procedures.Ensures food is covered, labeled and dated using color-coded date labels.
• 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.
• Cleans and sanitizes fryer and replaces oil according to established schedule.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees