About the position
Joining Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) as a Cook offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment while contributing to our mission of ending cancer for life. At MSK, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences for our patients, caregivers, visitors, and staff, all delivered with a warm smile and outstanding service. As a Cook, you will work under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, preparing a variety of food items according to standardized recipes and departmental standards. Your role will involve managing multiple stations, including grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, and more, showcasing your versatility and culinary expertise. In this position, you will employ batch cooking techniques to ensure freshness, quality, and timely service, while maintaining impeccable standards of food presentation and temperature control. You will also be responsible for responding adeptly to last-minute and specialty orders with precision and efficiency. Operating kitchen equipment with care and promptly reporting any maintenance needs will be part of your daily responsibilities. Collaboration with supervisors and colleagues will be essential to ensure a seamless workflow and exceptional culinary outcomes, making you an integral member of our Food & Nutrition team at MSK's main campus hospital located at 1275 York Ave on the Upper East Side.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes, production sheets, and departmental standards.
- Manage multiple stations including grill, sauté, prep, salad, desserts, and more.
- Employ batch cooking techniques to ensure freshness, quality, and timely service.
- Maintain impeccable standards of food presentation and temperature control.
- Respond adeptly to last-minute and specialty orders with precision and efficiency.
- Operate kitchen equipment with care and promptly report any maintenance needs.
- Collaborate closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure seamless workflow and exceptional culinary outcomes.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in fast-paced culinary environments such as restaurants, corporate dining, hotels, or quick-service restaurants.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques and knowledge of standard recipes.
- Ability to work multiple stations including grill, sauté, fry, salad, dessert, and food prep.
- Clear understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, food quality, and presentation.
- Ability to read and follow recipes and perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy equipment (up to 30lbs) for extended periods.
- Strong collaboration, communication, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Possession of a Food Handler's Certificate, Certificate in Culinary Arts, and/or formal culinary training is a strong plus.
Nice-to-haves
- New culinary graduates are welcome to apply.
Benefits
- Competitive pay range of $22.11-$30.62 per hour.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Comprehensive health insurance options.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Retirement savings plan options.
