Cook

Centers Health Care; South Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Argyle, NY is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods, bake desserts, and assist on the tray line during meals.

The role requires healthcare cooking certification, at least 1 year in large-scale cooking, and strong knowledge of therapeutic food prep; candidate must be able to handle physical tasks and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Must be able to do some physical work.
• Should be a strong team player.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Excellent customer service & communication skills.
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods.
• Baking rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies.
• Work on tray line during meal service.
• General cleaning up of kitchen.
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare cooking certification

Large-scale cooking

Food prep knowledge

Physical stamina

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Washington Center is hiring a Cook in Argyle, NY.

DUTIES:

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Must be able to do some physical work
• Should be a strong team player
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director

About us:

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 122-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Argyle, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Washington Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V