Cook's Helper (part-time)

The Food and Nutrition Department in the Manhattan Nursing Home is seeking a part time Cook's Helper who can join our team!. This position will work 2 days a week and will report to 120 West, 106th Street, NY, NY 10025.

The primary purpose of this job is to assist the cook in the preparation of food in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, local standards, guidelines and regulations within our established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Executive Chef and/or Food Service Manager, and/or Director of Food and Nutrition to assure that quality food service is provided at all times

·         Review menus prior to food preparation.

·         Pre-preparation of meat, vegetable, etc., in accordance with planned menu to provide for meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

·         Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

·         Prepare food for chopped and puree diets.

·         Assure temperatures of food are within guidelines before service.

·         Time food preparation to meet service schedules to assure that meals are prepared on time.

·         Develop and maintain a good working rapport with department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

·         Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

·         Attend and participate in mandatory facility and departmental in-services. .

·         Participates in any program mandated by the New York state Department of Health or the Governor. Safety and Sanitation.

·         Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established departmental policies and procedures.

·         Follow all safety regulations.

·         Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures.

·         Assure work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.

·         Report hazardous conditions/equipment to the Chef/Manager immediately.

·         Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner.

·         Date all food items stored.

·         Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.  

·         Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed.