Cook

Peregrine Senior Living; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Child Care Reimbursement

Compassionate PTO Donation Program

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

PTO Cash Out Program

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place is seeking a Cook to join a clean, well-equipped kitchen that values teamwork and professional growth. This part-time role focuses on delivering restaurant‑style dining and compassionate service to residents.

You will prepare meals according to established recipes and menus, ensure nutritious, appetizing presentation, and accommodate residents with special dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide restaurant-style dining service and promote teamwork.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ensure food is nutritious, appetizing, and well presented.
• Provide snacks for residents with special dietary needs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Hospitality

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place is looking for a professional Cook. We offer a clean and well-equipped kitchen with all of the tools you need to be successful. This a kitchen that fosters teamwork, shared experience and an opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Schedule:

Part Time

Salary:

$17.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Cash Out Program

Cook Responsibilities include:

• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus
• Adhere to state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner
• Ensure that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs

Cook Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment required.

Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population in the greater Albany, New York region.

Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place located in Delmar, NY, just outside of Albany, is a leading provider of senior assisted living care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

• Peregrine Proud: Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performance
• Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
• Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
• Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & Celebration

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs.