Cook - Catholic Health

Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region’s finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.

St. Joseph Hospital, located in Bethpage, NY, is a 203-bed community hospital that holds The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, signifying full accreditation by the nation’s predominant standards-setting body in health care. St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement Award. 

We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totality—the body, mind and spirit. Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered.

Responsibilities of the Cook include:

• Prepare patient and cafeteria food in a timely and accurate fashion based on departmental and DOH regulations and standards. 
• Must have HACCP Control Knowledge. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced setting. 
• Stand and work for long periods of time. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to follow standardized recipes.

Requirements for the Cook role include: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• A two year culinary degree strongly preferred. 
• Good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.