Assistant Cook - Large-Scale Kitchen Prep Lead

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare assistance

Free bus pass

Experience-based pay

Retirement plan (NYS)

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Albany, NY seeks a kitchen associate to assist in food preparation and to take on cooking duties in the Cook's absence. You will work under supervision, ensuring quality meals for residents and managing routine kitchen tasks.

The role requires at least six months of large-scale cooking experience, familiarity with modern utensils and equipment, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of proved methods of food preparation.
• Working knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment.
• Ability to keep simple records and submit reports.
• Ability to get along well with children and adults.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, sandwiches, cereals, desserts, salads and other food.
• Bakes cakes, pies, roll and a variety of other pastries.
• Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry.
• Assists in the proper storing of food.
• Supervises the work of assistants in the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchen as necessary.
• Keeps simple records related to all of the above.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Cooking utensils & equipment

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Reading & following directions

Job description

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Albany, NY seeks a kitchen associate to assist in food preparation and to take on cooking duties in the Cook's absence. You will work under supervision, ensuring quality meals for residents and managing routine kitchen tasks.

The role requires at least six months of large-scale cooking experience, familiarity with modern utensils and equipment, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.