Cook

Elderwood Administrative Services; Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading long-term care facility as a Cook, where meal times are central to the well-being of residents. This role involves preparing wholesome meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. With a focus on quality service and respect for residents, you'll make a meaningful impact in their lives. Enjoy competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a dedication to service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Shift Differentials

Other Compensation Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand food preparation activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specified food items and ensure sanitation standards.
• Supervise cooking and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Review menus to determine food quantities needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Salary

$16.51 - $19.35 / hourly

Overview

APPLY HERE FOR FULL TIME COOK OPPORTUNITIES with Elderwood at Waverly

Cook starting rate range: $16.51 - $19.35 / hour (Earn More with More Experience)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Cook looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join our team at Elderwood at Waverly, a leading long-term care facility in Waverly, NY!

Cook - Position Overview:

• Meal times are highlights of daily life, and excellent nutrition and appetite appeal are central to the well-being of residents and patients. Our chefs, wait staff, and kitchen staff prepare and serve delicious, wholesome menus.

Elderwood Benefits as a Cook (must qualify):

• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Shift Differentials
• Other Compensation Programs!

Elderwood at Waverly:

• Elderwood at Waverly is located in Waverly, NY, between Elmira and Binghamton, NY, along the Twin Tiers. Offering a continuum of care, the campus features a 200-bed skilled nursing facility with secure memory care and Adult Medical Day Services, adjacent to an assisted living community. A spacious, up-to-date therapy gym accommodates residential subacute rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Responsibilities

Cook

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

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Qualifications

Cook

• 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. To ensure a safe work environment and effective communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

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