Cook

Centers Health Care; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 in a rehabilitative and skilled nursing setting. Responsibilities include baking rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies, assisting on tray lines during meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires healthcare cooking certification, at least one year of large-scale cooking experience, and strong teamwork and customer service skills.

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.
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Healthcare cooking knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

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