Cook (Part Time, 22.5 hours per Week), Culinary Center (Multiple Positions Available)

Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for daily Production of Set-ups, Prep of Cold and Hot Food items in a safe and efficient manner. Must ensure that food is prepared and cooked to NYC Health and Hospitals customer specifications, standards, and recipes and that HACCP standards and customer guidelines are followed.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that all food is kept and cooked at proper temperatures per HACCP Standards.
• Complete and Maintain Daily HACCP Logs as applicable to workstation(s).
• Ensure all food is properly identified with the item name, date, time produced and cooked temperature.
• Ensure all food is prepped and prepared in accordance with established policies and procedures to be completed within a reasonable established time schedule.
• Notify Management of any quality concerns with any food product used.
• Notify Management of All open wounds or illness
• Wash hands regularly (i.e. After All Breaks, lunch, after leaving Production Area(s) and between items that are handled.
• Follow ALL Facility Policies and Regulations.
• Successfully complete On-Going Training in the following areas, Personal Hygiene, HACCP, Handwashing, Sanitation, Temperature Monitoring, Fire Safety, Equipment Handling/Cleaning, and Safe Work Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Elementary school graduation through the eighth grade, plus a formal course in basic cooking principles, and a New York City Department of Health Food Protection Course Certificate; and,
• Two years of full-time, paid experience as a Cook; or,
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training; and,
• Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out instructions.

Department Preferences

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with the following knowledge, abilities, education, experience and/or skills:

Certification(s)/NYS License(s):

• NYC Food Safety Certification Preferred

Educational Level:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent is preferred
• Required: Read, Write and Speak English

Knowledgeable in:

• Basic Knowledge of Food Preparation and Production

Experience:

• Three (3) Years of Cooking Experience
• Experience as a Cook in High Volume Industrial Kitchen, Hotel or Restaurant
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude.

Equipment/Machines Operated:

• Rational Combi Ovens
• Industrial Size Kettles
• Hobart Robot Coupe Chopper
• Hobart Quantum Scales
• Hobart Mixer
• Koch Mixer
• Ribbon Mixer
• Auto Pump Filler
• R-60

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs