Cook

Cayuga Health System; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Cook, where your culinary skills can shine! This full-time position offers the chance to prepare delicious meals for patients and staff while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. You'll work under the guidance of an Executive Chef, contributing to the well-being of the community through exceptional food service. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about food and healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of food service experience in large volume cooking.
• High School diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food according to recipe standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with catering and menu development.

Skills

Food Preparation

Recipe Scaling

Food Safety Compliance

Food Service Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-Year Culinary Degree

Tools

Food Service Management System

Job description

Cook - Full Time - Days/Evenings

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Large-scale food production for patient meals and retail outlets. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, provide exceptional food and service to all patients, visitors, guests, and employees, while meeting all regulatory requirements put forth by local, state, and federal agencies. Effectively provides Person Centered care and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Hot and/or cold food preparation in accordance with recipe standards.
• Recipe scaling while maintaining exceptional quality and standardization.
• Adherence to all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation codes.
• Completion of temperature logs to ensure food safety.
• Maintain all food production and storage areas in inspection-ready conditions through use of a detailed cleaning schedule.
• Assist with catering as needed.
• Daily use of Food Service Management system.
• Assist with menu development and implementation.
• Monitor overproduction and food waste issues and constantly strive to minimize.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities, not noted above.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education - High School diploma or GED.
• Experience - 2 years of food service experience in large volume, batch cooking.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2-year culinary degree preferred.
• Licensure - None. ServSafe preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling, and reaching. May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold. Primary work location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects. A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite - Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850.
• Shift - Days/Evenings.

Pay Range Disclosure

• $19.23 to $24.04 per hour.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].