Helper Cook (Full Time)

Compass Group Careers•Kingston, NY

17d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full time HELPER COOK positions. Location : HealthAlliance Hospital - 105 Mary Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, hours may vary. More details upon interview. Requirement : At least 3 years of line cook experience required. Pay Range: $18.50 per hour to $22.00 per hour. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself ! Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states, many of which are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. For over 70 years, Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems and bringing a culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2012. Job Summary Summary: Learns to assists in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage. Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes. Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles. Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others. Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked. Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed. Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits. Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed. Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits. Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment. Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner. Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of line cook experience required.

Responsibilities

Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements.
Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance.
Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
Maintains work area and equipment.
Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.