Cook

Kaleida Health; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Williamsville, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to join the MFS Food and Nutrition team. The role produces food for patients and retail, with early morning hours and weekend coverage.

You will prep items for the next day and support catering and other outlets, while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and properly caring for equipment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year full-time or two years part-time cooking experience in an

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year full time or two years part time as a cook or cook’s assistant in a food service institutional setting is required.
• Good basic mathematic skills and the ability to adjust recipes for volume.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items for both patient and retail.
• Prep items for the next day’s patient and retail menu.
• Support catering and other food outlets as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Recipe adjustment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted On October 28, 2026

Description

Cook

Department : MFS Food and Nutrition
Location: Millard Fillmore Suburban
Location of Job : US:NY:Williamsville
Work Type : Part-Time Benefit Eligible
Scheduled Work Hours: 6AM-7PM
Shift 1

Job Description

The cook position reports to the manager or in his or her absence, the sous chef. Is responsible for the production of food items for both patient as well as retail. The position is also responsible for prepping items for the next day 's patient and retail menu. This position is also called upon to support catering and other food outlets as necessary. The employee is also required to maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and maintains equipment in clean, good working conditions.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One year full time or two years part time as a cook or cook’s assistant in a food service institutional setting is required. Appropriate food preparation experience in a commercial (restaurant) food service setting may be accepted with in the same time frame. Good basic mathematic skills and the ability to adjust recipes for volume.

Working Conditions

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 50.25
FTE: 0.670000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U10 - SEIU 1199 Millard Svc & Maint
Requisition ID# : 26510 Grade : S6
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $ 22.01 - $30.61

Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!