Cook

Cook 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Port Jefferson, NY $25 - $28 an hour - Full-time St. Charles Hospital 119 reviews $25 - $28 an hour - Full-time Cook Cook | St.

Charles Hospital Location:

Port Jefferson, NY Culture:

People-First | Compassionate | Excellence The Heart of the Role At St. Charles Hospital, we believe food is medicine. As a Cook in our award-winning Nutritional Services department, you don't just "prep meals"—you provide comfort and healing to our patients and community. We are looking for a culinary professional who leads with empathy and takes pride in helping others through the craft of cooking.

What You'll Do High-Impact Prep:

Handle high-volume batch cooking and precise a la carte service for patients, staff, and special events. Food prep is a must.

Culinary Artistry:

Use your expertise to follow standardized recipes while maintaining the highest quality of taste and presentation.

Safety Excellence:

Maintain a spotless, safe, and organized kitchen environment by strictly following all sanitary and safety protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications Education:

Culinary Arts Degree is required.

Safety Certification:

HACCP training is required.

Skill Set:

Master-level food prep skills are essential; exceptional knife skills are a significant plus.

Experience:

Proven experience in batch cooking and a la carte service.

Mindset:

A genuine desire to help people and a commitment to outstanding service. Why Join Us?

Stability:

Defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive health benefits.

Growth:

Generous tuition assistance and a culture that supports your professional evolution.

Purpose:

Work within a "Center of Excellence" where your contribution is valued and your empathy makes a difference every day. Salary Range USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Yr. 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. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. 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.

Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

batch cooking and a la carte : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

HACCP Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person