Chef

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About Catholic Health

• Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island.
• With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
• At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• The Chef is responsible for the planning, preparation and service of assigned meals to residents, staff and visitors in an expeditious manner.
• Maintains stringent sanitation procedures for food preparations and cleaning.
• Supervises kitchen staff to ensure established routines and procedures are being followed.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as may be assigned.
• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities

Employee aids in the orientation of new employees

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Prepares and serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling.
• Inspects trays for attractiveness and palatability, temperature of foods, and adherence to individual diet requirements.
• Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Ensures that deliveries/supplies are properly checked in, stocked/rotated and maintained in the dietary department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains current department records (i.e.: food temps, refrig./freezer temps) Assists in the development and maintaining of departmental standardized recipes.
• Ensures that work stations/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of the work day.
• Exhibits proficiency in catering special events.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment according to policy.
• Able to complete assignments within allotted time.
• Able to adjust to changes and re-assignments.
• Follows established policies and procedures for use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of MSDS.
• Familiar with department and facility Performance Improvement Projects.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, Suffolk/Nassau County Food Handler's Certificate or ServSafe Certificate, Completion of a 120 hour
• Food Service Manager Program preferred
• Basic computer skills 2 years' experience as a cook in a nursing home or similar setting

Pay

USD $27.04 - USD $43.26 /Hr.

The pay for this position ranges from $27.04 - $43.26 per hour/per year.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

• In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.