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Polaris Healthcare

COOK

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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

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COOK Polaris Healthcare - 2.7 Troy, NY Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Industrial food slicers Kitchen health and safety standards Food mixers Maintaining an organized workspace Food service workstation cleanliness Food service cleaning Food service inventory management Institutional kitchen experience Proper waste disposal Blenders Refrigerators Plating Temperature monitoring Commercial freezers Infection control regulations Food preparation Coffee machines Kitchen stations Kitchen equipment maintenance Food preparation equipment operation Entry level Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Kitchen organization
Full Job Description Cook Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook food, using menus in the food service program. Adjust menus to utilize foods in the refrigerator and freezer to prevent waste and spoilage. Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment. Ensure proper storage of food for infection control. Preparing food and plating meals Properly store or discard leftovers, and take out garbage Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels Stock ingredients and monitor inventory Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) Carry out other duties as assigned.
Cook Qualifications:
Willingness to learn and work Enjoyment in working with older adults Experience in food handling and preparation Batch cooking for institutions experience preferred
Hourly Rate:
Ranges $18- $22