Cook - Madonna Heights Residential Dining

Whitsons Culinary Group•Dix Hills, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares fresh meals for residents in a healthcare or residential setting, following dietary guidelines, patient menus, recipes, and food safety standards. The role supports residents’ nutrition and wellbeing by preparing meals that meet nutritional and medical needs, including special diets, allergies, and food restrictions. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with days and hours aligned with the food service schedule. Weekend shifts are part of the schedule, no late nights are expected, and occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or operational support. The Cook works with the Chef Manager, dietary and clinical staff, and other food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen. The work includes maintaining a clean, sanitized, organized, and properly stocked kitchen and service station; completing food temperature logs and production records; and meeting meal-service deadlines. The role requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking and use of hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The kitchen environment has moderate-to-loud noise during meal service and exposure to hot and cold temperatures near cooking and refrigeration equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification is required in the jurisdiction of employment.
Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
English speaking and reading ability sufficient to understand and perform assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Dependable, professional, and positive attitude, with an interest in resident nutrition and wellbeing.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, hear, handle food, tools, and equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work the food service schedule, including weekend shifts and occasional extended hours.

Nice To Haves

Residential, correctional, or institutional food service experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines, patient menus, and recipes.
Prepare food safely and attractively while meeting portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions.
Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and properly stocked kitchen and service station.
Follow HACCP, ServSafe, and applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
Complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal-service deadlines.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, dietary and clinical staff, and fellow food service workers to meet residents’ nutritional and medical needs.
Follow company policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
Support substitute coverage or operational needs at other school locations when required.