Compassionate Cook for Resident Meals (Full‑Time)

Elderwood Administrative Services; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Referral program

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our full-time team at Elderwood SNF in New York. You’ll prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow rotating menus, and ensure meals meet dietary needs and quality standards.

We offer stable shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and PTO, with opportunities for growth in a supportive senior-care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities.
• Knowledge of food preparation and production process.
• High degree of cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.
• Reading/writing/speaking English at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine quantities for regular, mechanically altered and other diet needs.
• Prepare specified food items, as assigned.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are met in the prep and production stages.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and kitchen area.
• Supervise food being cooked; ensure food is held and served at correct temperature.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of foodstuffs.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our full-time team at Elderwood SNF in New York. You’ll prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow rotating menus, and ensure meals meet dietary needs and quality standards.

We offer stable shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and PTO, with opportunities for growth in a supportive senior-care environment.