Cook

DLU Healthcare; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, NY is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility. You will prepare meals for residents, ensure proper textures and quality, and help run the tray-line during meal service.

You will oversee sanitation, assist with closing the kitchen, and may supervise evening staff. A Serv-Safe certification and at least one year of large-scale cooking experience are required, along with a high school diploma and strong customer

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (Serv-Safe).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food prep.
• Should have management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and service a variety of foods in a LTC & SNF setting.
• Prepare foods to proper consistencies.
• Work on tray line during meal service and supervise it.
• Ensure tray-line and meals are prepared efficiently.
• Oversee hand-washing and sanitizing of pots and pans.
• Assist with general kitchen cleanup and closing duties.
• Supervise evening staff in absence of Food Service Director.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

Oak Hill Manor is seeking an experienced Cook to work in our kitchen. Our wonderful residents look forward to 3 meals per day every day and this is your opportunity to enhance their quality of life !!!

DUTIES:

• Preparation of cooking, baking and servicing a variety of foods in a LTC & SNF setting
• Preparing foods to proper consistencies
• Working & Supervising on tray line during meal service
• Ensuring tray-line & meals are being prepared in a time-efficient manner
• Overseeing the Hand-washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Overseeing the General cleaning up of kitchen
• Responsible for overseeing evening staff & closing of the kitchen
• Supervisory experience is a Plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (Serv-Safe)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Should have Management Experience
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will & is able to manage Kitchen in absence of Food Service Director