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  • Cook
    Cook
    13 hours ago
    $51500 yearly
    Full-time
    Staten Island, New York

    About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View is a 304-bed long term care facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on an 88-acre landmark campus in Staten Island's lush Greenbelt, easily accessible from all points by car and bus. Sea View provides high quality short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. The facility is also well-known for its long-term care Traumatic Brain Injury unit, the first of its kind in New York State. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Sea View ranked #1 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2023 & 2024. It also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024. 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. Work Shifts 10 AM - 6:00 PM Alternating Weekends Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation, cooking, seasoning, and distribution of food in a healthcare facility. Ensures meals are prepared in accordance with departmental standards, dietary requirements, food safety regulations, and sanitation guidelines while supporting quality resident care and customer service within the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Examples of Typical Tasks: • Checks production sheets, menu cards, Net Menu reports, special diet lists, and modified diet instructions to determine food quantities and preparation requirements., • Prepares, seasons, cooks, and portions food in accordance with approved recipes, dietary restrictions, and departmental standards., • Operates kitchen equipment and utensils including ovens, grills, steam kettles, slicers, mixers, blenders, grinders, and related food service equipment safely and efficiently., • Monitors and maintains proper food temperatures during preparation, holding, and service in compliance with food safety regulations., • Assists with meal assembly, tray accuracy, and timely distribution of meals to resident and patient service areas., • Inspects food products and storage areas to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, infection control, and storage standards., • Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with facility, NYC Department of Health, OSHA, and regulatory requirements., • Participates in menu discussions, food preparation planning, quality improvement activities, and appropriate utilization of food supplies and leftovers., • Assists in orienting and supporting dietary aides and other food service staff as assigned., • Reports equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and supply shortages to supervisory staff in a timely manner., • Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication while supporting departmental operations and resident satisfaction., • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Elementary school graduation through the eighth grade, plus a formal course in basic, • Cooking principles, • 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. Benefits 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, • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities, • College Savings Program, • Union Benefits for eligible titles, • Multiple employee discounts programs, • Commuter Benefits Programs

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  • Cook
    Cook
    4 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Union

    Serving New York's best Smash burgers and crispy fries, 7th Street Burger is bringing simplicity back to the burger! With our fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value. 7th Street Burger is a fun and lively community-gathering place unlike any other. As we experience tremendous growth, our leaders are the driving force to our continued success. We are seeking positive and enthusiastic Line Cooks who love to serve! Qualifications: • Experienced in a high volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, • Food handler certification, strongly preferred, • Ability to work 8+ hour shifts, • Previous experience working as line cook Responsibilities: • Work prep, and all stations (Fryer and Grill stations), • Clean kitchen every day and assist on deep cleaning days, • Maintain clean work area and follow department of health standards, • Work with staff members on getting orders out in a timely manner with excellent quality What do we offer? • Salary of $17 – $20 an Hour (depending on your experience) Benefits & Perks including: • Flexible schedule, • Paid sick time, • Paid training, • Free Meals This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment 7th Street Burger provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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