Are you ready to ignite your passion for food and showcase your culinary expertise? Joining MSK as a Cook offers you an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment and contribute to our mission of ending cancer for life. At MSK, we are committed to crafting exceptional dining experiences with a warm smile and outstanding service for our patients, caregivers, visitors, and staff. 

We are seeking experienced Cooks to become integral members of our Food & Nutrition team at MSK's main campus hospital located at our NYC Sites on the Upper East Side. Under the guidance of our Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, you'll craft delicious dishes following standardized recipes to precision. 

As a Cook at MSK, you will: 

• Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes, production sheets, and departmental standards. 

• Showcase your versatility by managing 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. 

You have: 

• 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, knowledge of standard recipes, and working 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, basic math calculations, along with the ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy equipment (up to 30lbs) for extended periods. 

• Collaboration, communication, accountability, organization, and attention to detail 

• Possession of a Food Handler’s Certificate, Certificate in Culinary Arts, and/or formal culinary training a strong plus. We are open to considering new culinary grads! 

Additional Information: 

• Location: 1275 York Ave (NYC Sites) 

• This is a full-time opportunity. PM shifts required, including weekends and holidays. 

• Report to Chef de Cuisine, Retail 

If you're ready to infuse your culinary passion into every dish you create, we welcome you to embark on this exciting career journey with us. Apply now and let your culinary talents shine! 

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