Cook

St. Camillus; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Camillus is hiring Cooks for their Food Services Team. In this role, you will prepare meals, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with the Executive Chef. The position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a chance to make an impact in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Generous PTO Structure

Health/Dental/Vision Plans

Company Provided Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Daily Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience.
• Basic English language and math skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to recipes and production tallies.
• Plate food ensuring proper portion size and presentation.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for sanitation and food safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $22.50/hr

We are currently hiring Cooks to join our Food Services Team!

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare foods according to recipes and production tallies and in accordance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. This position works closely with the Executive Chef, as part of a team to provide nutritionally adequate meals to Residents and Patients of the facility.

• Possesses knowledge of all Dining Services operations policies and procedures.
• Prepares menu items for Resident meals using production sheets and recipes to maintain optimal nutritional adequacy.
• Plates food including proper portion size and appealing presentation.
• Follows all HACCP guidelines (which include sanitation and food safety).
• Uses cooking equipment properly (stove, steamer, grill, blender, buffalo chopper, floor mixer, soup kettles, brazier, etc)
• Knowledge of basic cooking terms. (steam, bake, fry, broil, sauté)
• Must have knowledge of basic cooking measurements (cup, quart, oz, teaspoon, tablespoon etc.)
• Calibrates and uses a food thermometer correctly.
• Takes the temperature of foods and records the temperature on the proper HACCP form.
• Answers the phone and provides resident requests in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets including restrictions and consistency alterations.
• Washes pots and pans using the 3-sink method as needed.
• Cleans equipment, storage areas and general cleaning in the kitchen. Uses chemicals for cleaning properly. Knowledge of Material Data Safety Sheets.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience
• Basic English language and math skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including Holidays and Weekends
  
  

Employee Benefits

• No Mandated Shifts
• Daily Pay
• Generous PTO Structure for Full Time employees with no waiting period
• Health/Health Reimbursement Account/Dental/Vision Plans available
• Company Provided Life Insurance for Full Time employees
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On the Centro Bus Line
• Free parking
  
  

Why work for St. Camillus?

Our Mission : The Centers at St. Camillus is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to caring for life through a broad range of health care services.

Our Vision : To be the provider of choice for compassionate and innovative care

If you are interested in joining a team of professionals who are committed to providing high quality services in a caring environment, we want to hear from you!

EOE/Affirmative Action Employer

Visit our website at www.st-camillus.org

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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