FIRST COOK

First Cook

Commack, NY 11725 Start Date 10/06/2026

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description

General Purpose of the Job Provide nutritious meals, box lunches and snacks in regulation with the special dietary needs of the residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare meals, box lunches, special diets and snacks
2. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, to include appliances, counters and shelving in accordance with State regulations.
3. Follow safe food handling instructions, using gloves and practicing frequent hand washing.
4. Receive, store and date all merchandise.
5. Comply with menus approved by dietician.
6. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all staff.
7. Demonstrate concern and respect for individual's rights and personal preferences.
8. Comply with all ICF/DD regulations regarding nutrition and menu planning
9. In conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor place orders for food and supplies.
10. Perform all other duties as directed by the Food Service Supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to follow recipes and use both large and small kitchen appliances.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.