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Cook FT Days (NDH)

Northwell Health


Job Location:

Rhinebeck, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 41
Posted: 6 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary of Job Purpose:

Responsible for the production of quality meals and food for the staff patients visitors and for special functions. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1 Participate in Performance Improvement activities.

2 Preparing and gathering food to be cooked; chopping; peeling; mixing etc.

3 Adhering to regulations relating to proper food temperature cooling and thawing procedure.

4 Serving patients meals if needed.

5 Preparing patient and staff meals (breakfast lunch and dinner).

6 Making sure work areas are clean sanitary and well organized.

7 Prepare special desserts and food items for administrative functions.

8 Assist in putting away deliveries and organizing them.

9 Assist in menu planning for special functions and cafeteria.

10 Plays a role in cost containment monitoring excess waste of food items.

11 Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.

12 Follows all time and attendance policies.

13 Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

Essential Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Preferred 2 years prior institutional cookingexperience.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1198

Department: Dietary

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $21.49 - $41.73 Hourly


Required Experience:

IC


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Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.

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