Cook

Facility: Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Position: Cook
Location: Queens, New York
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Full-Time & Part-Time Available)
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

Join Our Team!

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. The ideal candidate is fast-paced, detail-oriented, and passionate about preparing quality meals in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals for residents and staff in accordance with recipes, production sheets, and scheduled meal times
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and storage guidelines
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while multitasking effectively

Requirements:

• Ability to cook and prepare meals independently
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food handling techniques
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Knowledge of safe food temperatures and sanitation standards
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility or hospital setting (preferred)
• Experience preparing meals in large quantities
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
• Understanding of infection control procedures

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Company Perks
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Apply Today and Join Our Team!