Cook
@ Far Rockaway CenterCook
About the job
Far Rockaway Center is a 100-bed rehab and nursing facility in NY, dedicated to resident dignity, independence, and quality of life. We seek a cook to support our staff in meal prep, baking, and kitchen maintenance, fostering a warm environment.
Requirements
- Certification in healthcare cooking
- Minimum one year large-scale cooking
- Knowledge of therapeutic food prep
- Ability to do physical work
- Team player attitude
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage kitchen independently
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to work physically
Full job description
Far Rockaway Center is hiring a Cook in Far Rockaway, NY.
DUTIES:
- Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
- Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
- Working on tray line during meal service
- General cleaning up of kitchen
- Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo)
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
- Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
- Must be able to do some physical work
- Should be a strong team player
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Excellent customer service & communication skills
- Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director
About us:
Far Rockaway Center is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Far Rockaway, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Far Rockaway Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V