Cook

Elderwood; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package – Medical,Dental

Life, HRA, FSA, PTO

Employee referral program

Job summary

Elderwood in New York is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious and delicious meals for residents. This role emphasizes compassionate service and a supportive kitchen environment, with no late nights.

You will review menus, prepare items, and ensure sanitation, quality, and timely service for residents, contributing to their wellbeing and daily enjoyment of meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities.
• Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level.
• Knowledge of food preparation and production process.
• Pride in the quality of food and service.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine food quantities needed for regular, mechanically altered and other special diet needs.
• Prepare specified food items, as assigned.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples.
• Ensure that sanitation and safety standards are met in the preparation, cooking and production line stages of food production.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of specified equipment and the general kitchen work area.
• Supervise food being cooked and ensure that food is held and served at correct temperature.
• Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs.
• Prepare nutritious meals for residents, preparing weekly rotating menus and following provided recipes.
• Ensure that meal times are highlights of daily life, offering excellent nutrition and appetite appeal to promote resident wellbeing.

Skills

Food preparation and safety

English communication

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Become a COOK at Elderwood – NO LATE NIGHTS! Are you a passionate Cook looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our dedicated and close-knit team at Elderwood where you can bring comfort and care through nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. We’re seeking a compassionate and reliable Cook to help create a welcoming environment for our valued residents.

Salary

Up to $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO
• Employee referral program

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine food quantities needed for regular, mechanically altered and other special diet needs.
• Prepare specified food items, as assigned.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples.
• Ensure that sanitation and safety standards are met in the preparation, cooking and production line stages of food production.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of specified equipment and the general kitchen work area.
• Supervise food being cooked and ensure that food is held and served at correct temperature.
• Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs.
• Prepare nutritious meals for residents, preparing weekly rotating menus and following provided recipes.
• Ensure that meal times are highlights of daily life, offering excellent nutrition and appetite appeal to promote resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities.
• Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level.
• Knowledge of food preparation and production process.
• Pride in the quality of food and service.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents.
• Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors; proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding intermediate or more advanced English.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.