Cook

Amber Court; Sparkill (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 is seeking a Working Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a senior housing setting in Palisades, NY. You will lead a diverse kitchen team, ensure meals follow Amber Court recipes, and uphold high standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience; a food handler's license is preferred and experience in adult care facilities is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with shifts around 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and a $21.00 per

Qualifications

• 1 year cooking experience required.
• Food handler's license preferred.
• Experience with adult care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious meals for residents under the direction of the Regional Food Services Director.
• Follow Amber Court recipes for all meals.
• Lead a diverse kitchen team in a fast-paced environment and promote collaboration.
• Maintain morale and maintain high service standards during busy times.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Food handler's license

Job description

Beautiful residential area, Senior Housing/ Assisted Living building located in Palisades, NY 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:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$21.00

Benefits:

• Paid time off/sick time




• 401k

Shift:

• 10 Hour Shift




• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Saturday & Sunday

Work Location:

In person (one site)

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 10 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)