Per Diem Cook

Job overview

The Per Diem Cook is an onsite, part-time role in Medford, NY, paying $17 per hour. Concern Housing provides housing services, and this position prepares dinner for approximately 40 residents each day. The cook prepares and serves food according to recipes and portioning standards, maintains food safety temperatures and clean equipment, and controls food usage and waste. The role supports residents’ daily meal service while working independently with flexible per-diem hours.

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
• keep equipment clean and in good working condition
• requisition and store products properly
• follow recipes and waste-control procedures
• monitor food holding and refrigeration temperatures
• complete scheduled cleaning
• maintain required compliance documents and training
• report personnel concerns to the program director.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

per diem cook

part-time

medford ny

concern housing

dinner service

resident meals

food preparation

food safety

temperature control

kitchen cleaning

$17/hr

retirement plan

403(b)

educational assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Agency-sponsored retirement plan and employee-sponsored 403(b) for part-time employees, educational assistance and scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement, possible internship/clinical supervision, and referral bonuses.

Why this role

Per-diem schedule with flexible hours and potential for full-time employment; culinary graduates and retirees are welcome; at least one year of cook or relevant experience required.

About the employer

CONCERN HOUSING is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.