Cook

Amber Court; East Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off/sick time

401k

Job summary

Amber Court Assisted Living on Long Island is seeking a Working Chef to create nutritious meals for residents in a full-time, in-person role. You will prepare meals per Amber Court recipes, lead a diverse kitchen team, and ensure quality during busy service times.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of cooking experience; certification is preferred, and experience with adult care facilities is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience (Required).
• Food handler’s license/certification preferred.
• Preference given to those with Adult Care Facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious and delicious meals for residents under the direction of the Regional Food Services Director.
• Follow Amber Court Assisted Living recipes.
• Lead a diverse kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, promoting collaboration and staff morale.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Beautiful residential area, Senior Housing/ Assisted Living building located in Long Island looking for a Working Chef to inspire resident meals.

Responsibilities:

• Creating/preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents under the direction of the Regional Food Services Director.
• Ensure all meals made follow the recipes provided by Amber Court Assisted Living.
• Food handler’s license/certification preferred.
• Preference given to those with Adult Care Facility experience.
• Salary range based on culinary experience and working with a residential senior population.
• Preferred 1 year of cooking experience.
• Lead a diverse kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, while promoting collaboration and respect amongst staff from varied backgrounds. Utilize emotional awareness to maintain a positive work atmosphere, effectively manage a team and support department morale during high-pressure service times.

Hours:

10am - 6pm.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$21.00

Benefits:

• Paid time off/sick time
• 401k

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Weekends are a must

Work Location:

In person (one site)

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours) and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Requires frequent bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Exposure to hot surfaces, open flames, and sharp utensils.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, including walk-in refrigerators/freezers and warm kitchens.
• Work schedule may include weekends, holidays, and early morning or evening shifts based on resident needs.

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)