Cook

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas Allowance Stipend

Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits Program

Increased Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking a reliable Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare meals according to rotating menus, recipes, and dietary requirements while maintaining safety and quality in a resident-focused setting.

Responsibilities include following production guidelines, ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing, and participating in a clean, safe kitchen operation. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for residents, and commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities required.
• Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level of performance required.
• Knowledge of food preparation and production process necessary.
• Pride in quality of food and service necessary.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food required.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. English proficiency at an intermediate or higher level is required.

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; ensures that food is held and served at correct temperature.
• Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$16.51 hr - $19.35 / hr

Cook

Location: Elderwood at TiconderogaTiconderoga, New York In the heart of the Adirondacks

Pay Range: $16.51 – $19.35/hour

Cook With Purpose. Serve With Heart.

At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, mealtimes are about more than simply serving food. A nutritious, flavorful meal can bring comfort, create connection, and make a meaningful difference in a resident's day.

We're looking for a reliable and experienced Cook to join our close-knit Dining Services team. You'll prepare wholesome meals from rotating menus while following recipes, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and established production guidelines.

If you take pride in the food you prepare and enjoy knowing your work directly contributes to the well-being of others, this is an opportunity to make a difference every day.

Why Join Elderwood at Ticonderoga?

• Competitive Pay: $16.51 – $19.35/hour


• Gas Allowance Stipend


• Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits Program for eligible part-time clinical staff — ask us how you can earn 10% more


• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Career Tracks


• Ask HR about our School Partner Programs for additional tuition support


• Shift Differentials


• Full Benefits Package for eligible employees


• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Employee Referral Program


• Supportive, close‑knit team environment


• Meaningful work serving our residents every day

Position Overview

As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing meals according to weekly rotating menus, standardized recipes, resident dietary requirements, and established food production procedures.

You'll help ensure meals are not only nutritious and safe, but also appealing and enjoyable for our residents.

From preparing special diets to monitoring food temperatures and maintaining a clean kitchen, you'll play an important role in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Proud of the food they prepare


• Reliable and dependable


• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment


• Knowledgeable about food preparation and production


• Detail‑oriented and able to follow recipes and dietary instructions


• Committed to food safety and sanitation


• Able to organize and prioritize multiple food preparation tasks


• Comfortable working as part of a team


• Respectful and compassionate toward older adults


• Someone who understands that great food can be an important part of quality care

Bring Your Skills to a Team That Cares.

If you're an experienced Cook looking for a position where your work has a purpose beyond the kitchen, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Cook 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.


• 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 andproduction line stages of food production.


• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of specified equipment and the general kitchen work area.


• Supervise food being cooked; ensures that food is held and served at correcttemperature.


• Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs.

Qualifications

Cook Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Previous food preparation experience required.


• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities required.


• Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level of performance required.


• Knowledge of food preparation and production process necessary.


• Pride in quality of food and service necessary.


• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food required.


• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.


• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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.