Cook

Peregrine Senior Living; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision

Child Care Reimbursement

Compassionate PTO Donation Program

Flexible Scheduling

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO Cash Out Program

Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living in Albany, NY is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide high-quality culinary service in a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, adhering to dietary needs, and ensuring attractive food presentation. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (or GED) and at least one year of culinary experience in hospitality or healthcare. The role offers generous benefits including Aetna Health Insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in hospitality or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of culinary customer service.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
• Ensure food is presented in an attractive manner.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Culinary customer service

Meal preparation

Knowledge of dietary needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

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

• 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 EventsAnnual 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.