Cook

Peregrine Crossgate; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance (Aetna)

Child Care Reimbursement

PTO Donation Program

Flexible Scheduling

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO Cash Out

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate in Albany, NY is hiring a dedicated Cook. Join a team delivering restaurant-style dining in a healthcare setting.

We seek someone with a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and at least 1 year of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare. The role features full-time hours, generous benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Ability to prepare meals per recipes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level culinary customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Adhere to state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ensure food is prepared nutritiously, appetizingly, and attractively presented.
• Ensure snacks are available for residents with special dietary needs.

Skills

Culinary service

Food prep

Regulatory compliance

Nutrition awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen safety

Job description

Schedule:

Full Time

Salary:

$17.00-$17.50/hour - based on experience

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Cash Out Program
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match

We are currently seeking a dedicated Cook.

Cook Responsibilities include:

• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus
• Adhere to state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner
• Ensure that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs

Cook Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment required.

Employee Appreciation:

• Peregrine Proud:Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performance
• Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
• Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
• Annual Longevity Rewards:Anniversary Bonus & Celebration

Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population in the greater Albany, New York region.

Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate located in Albany, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.