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Assistant Cook $24.50/Hr + Weekly Pay (Nassau County)
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$36,003 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Cook $24.50/Hr + Weekly Pay (Nassau County) Gate Group Inwood, NY Job Details $24.50 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Recipe adherence Kitchen knives Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Job
ID R0110036
Category Culinary Date posted 09/11/2026 Location Inwood, New York Unit 1027_GG New York We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.Job Summary:
An Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in preparing and cooking various food items according to the recipes.Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products including vegetables and starches for the cook Observes and enforces strict requirements with regards to food safety. Follow directions. Works as a member of a team. Additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary. Provides leadership, coaching, training and/or mentoring to a subordinate group Communicates to higher level manager frequently on production progress or concerns (staffing, shortages, delivery system, etc.) Monitors compliance and safety rule adherence at the work stations Maintains the flow of equipment and food at work stations Assists the Supervisor or Manager in running the shiftQualifications Education:
Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.Work Experience:
2 years in the related field Recipe conversion experience is required to accommodate the kitchen's daily production needs. Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.Technical Skills:
(Certification, Licenses and Registration) Not applicableJob Skills:
Leadership skills Has good understanding of the unit's operational processes Language /Communication Skills:
Must be able to read and write to complete required forms Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills Requirements of theJob:
Comply with company policies Complete required paperwork Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. Handle knives and kitchen tools properly. Work Environment Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise. Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds. Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours. gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in theJob:
Thinking- Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging
- Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring
- Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving
- Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance