Cook - Elwyn Residential

Schodack Central School District Inc; Media (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a Healthcare Cook for Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time. The role focuses on preparing meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines in a patient-centered setting.

No late nights and weekend shifts provide a stable schedule. Training is provided, with strong emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a clinical kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete Whitsons and government required training.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Local food safety certification may be required by jurisdiction.
• One year of professional culinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus.
• Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional needs.
• Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions.

Skills

English proficiency

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Local food safety certification

Job description

Healthcare Cook – Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time
No Late Nights!

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus
• Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment
• Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs
• Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• No late nights – finish your day with time for yourself
• Stable, predictable schedule with weekend shifts
• Work in a mission-driven setting where your meals truly matter
• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Paid training and opportunities to grow in healthcare food service
• Basic cooking knowledge – we’ll train the right person!
• A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation
• A dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills
• Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting
• A passion for nourishing others

About Us:

At Whitsons we believe that food is a powerful part of healing. Our cooks are valued team members who provide comfort and care through every meal. Join us and be part of a healthcare mission that starts in the kitchen.

$17.24 per hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education :

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary

Certifications :

• ServSafe certification
• Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies :

• Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
• Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
• 1-year professional culinary experience required
• Always present a positive and professional image.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to:

• Sit, walk, talk and hear
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
• Standing most of the workday is required.
• Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near ovens and freezers
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.

Work Schedule

7a-3p / 7 day operation / every other weekend off

Roy Graham

Salary Target

$17.24/hour