What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at St. Charles Campus, Good Samaritan University Hospital?
Cook | St. Charles Hospital
Location: Port Jefferson, NY
Culture: People-First | Compassionate | Excellence
The Heart of the Role
Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.
A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.
What You’ll Do
- High-Impact Prep: Handle high-volume batch cooking and precise a la carte service for patients, staff, and special events. Food prep is a must.
- Culinary Artistry: Use your expertise to follow standardized recipes while maintaining the highest quality of taste and presentation.
- Safety Excellence: Maintain a spotless, safe, and organized kitchen environment by strictly following all sanitary and safety protocols.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Culinary Arts Degree is required.
- Safety Certification: HACCP training is required.
- Skill Set: Master-level food prep skills are essential; exceptional knife skills are a significant plus.
- Experience: Proven experience in batch cooking and a la carte service.
- Mindset: A genuine desire to help people and a commitment to outstanding service.
Why Join Us?
- Stability: Defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive health benefits.
- Growth: Generous tuition assistance and a culture that supports your professional evolution.
- Purpose: Work within a "Center of Excellence" where your contribution is valued and your empathy makes a difference every day.
Salary Range
USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Yr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- batch cooking and a la carte : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- HACCP Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28