Cook

Shaker Place; City of Albany, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare

Low to no-cost daycare for all full‑t 

Free CDTA bus pass

Experience-based pay and shift |differ

New York State retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance: low-cost health plan

Generous paid time off

529 college savings plan

Weekly payroll

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a cook responsible for preparing and cooking a range of foods for large-scale service. You may supervise assistants and ensure proper kitchen operations, storage, and cleanliness according to established recipes and procedures.

The role emphasizes economy and efficiency in meal preparation and adherence to oral and written directions. Experience in a healthcare or large institutional kitchen is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale cooking.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions/recipes.
• Ability to plan for economy and efficiency in supplies and food.
• Ability to supervise assistants and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food.
• Bakes cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of pastries.
• Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry.
• Supervises proper storage of food.
• Supervises work of assistants in food preparation and cleaning of kitchen areas and utensils.
• Keeps simple related records.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Food preparation

Menu planning

Supervising assistants

Record keeping

Job description

The primary responsibility of the cook includes the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. The cooks’ responsibilities are typically for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, or vegetables or pastries and desserts. The cook may supervise the preparation of an entire meal and in some cases may have charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision is exercised over assistant cooks and/or food service helpers. Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities/Typical Work Activities:

• Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food;

• Bakes cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of other pastries;

• Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry;

• Supervises the proper storing of food;

• Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchen;

• Keeps simple related records.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities;

• Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment;

• Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment;

• Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food;

• Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in large scale cooking.

Employee Benefits:

• Little Sprouts, on-site daycare

  • Low to no-cost daycare for all full-time staff

• Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at Shaker Place

• Experience-based pay and shift differentials

• New York State retirement plan and optional deferred compensation

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health insurance: low-cost health plan (Anthem, formerly Empire), dental, vision, prescriptions

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and holidays

• 529 college savings plan

• Weekly payroll

• Flexible spending account

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design. We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.