Cook

Centers Health Care; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is hiring a Cook in Cooperstown, NY. The role involves preparing and serving a variety of foods in a healthcare setting, with opportunity to bake and support tray line service.

Requirements include Serv Safe or Sodexo certification, at least 1 year of large-scale cooking experience, and strong customer service skills. The position emphasizes teamwork and reliability in a team-driven kitchen.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food prep.
• Must be able to perform physical work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage Kitchen in absence of Food Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods.
• Bake rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies.
• Work on tray line during meal service.
• General cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pots and pans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Physical stamina

Therapeutic food prep

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Sodexo Certification

Job description

Cooperstown Center is hiring a Cook in Cooperstown, 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:

Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to leave Cooperstown Center with dignity and independence. Cooperstown Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V