Cook

Upstate Services Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

401K

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Direct deposit

Inclusion and collaboration

Job summary

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced Cook to join our long-term care facility. You will prepare meals per standardized recipes, serve residents, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

A ServSafe certification is preferred and lifted with training if needed. We offer uniforms, a 401K, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, education reimbursement, and payroll via direct deposit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred or will be obtained after hire.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery, ensuring proper temperature and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and work area; follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Store or discard excess food per guidelines and rotate stock appropriately.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support operations.
• Follow standardized menus and recreate recipes accurately.

Education

GED / High School Diploma + ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Join our team at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where you can enjoy a unique work environment that fosters inclusion and collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our long-term care nursing facility in Syracuse, NY.

Job Summary

As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in providing consistently accurate, tasteful, and cost-effective meals to our residents. You will prepare food according to standardized recipes, serve meals, and maintain a clean kitchen environment. If you have a passion for cooking and excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare food as assigned according to standardized recipes
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and attractive and tasty
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as they become required
• Ability to comprehend and follow standardized menus and recreate per recipe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• ServSafe Certification preferred or will become ServSafe certified after hired
• Ability to lift/carry a maximum of 60 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 60 pounds, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time

What We Offer

• Salary: $20 per hour
• Uniforms provided
• 401K
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Education reimbursement
• Direct deposit
• A workplace that fosters inclusion and collaboration

About Us

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 513-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located atop Onondaga Hill in Syracuse, NY. We offer a unique work environment that allows you to enjoy the beautiful views of Syracuse and lovely walking paths, decks, and green spaces. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality care and diversified services to our residents, and we strive to create a homelike environment for all our residents.