Cook - Heritage House - Troy, NY - Per Diem

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Troy, NY is looking for a Per Diem Cook to prepare and manage food service at Heritage House. This position emphasizes quality and customer service, providing an opportunity for professional growth and work/life balance. The role includes responsibilities like preparing meals, accommodating dietary needs, and managing kitchen staff.

Benefits

Generous tuition allowance

Strong orientation program

Positions accommodating all schedules

Qualifications

• Food service and customer service experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or accredited culinary course preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and read/write at a minimum 6th grade level.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare food items while ensuring proper food service.
• Clean food preparation areas according to law and company policy.
• Manage other employees in the kitchen.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service experience

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to read and write English

Education

Culinary degree

Accredited culinary course

Job description

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Cook - Heritage House Troy, NY Per Diem - Rotating Shift

If you are looking for a Per Diem Cook position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Make your next move matter!

Cook - Heritage House Troy, NY Per Diem - Rotating Shift

If you are looking for a Per Diem Cook position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
  
  

What You Will Do

Create and prepare food items and act as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service is being delivered.

Position Summary

• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
• Prepares foods to the specifications of the client
• Prepares food before the arrival of guests
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Manages other employees in the kitchen
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Orders ingredients and spices as needed
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
• Devises new recipes
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Orders new menu items for specials or cheap deals
• Butchers and cooks animal meat based on the restaurant atmosphere
• Meets with customers to ensure a great meal experience
• Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
• Stays open until the last customer leaves
• Offers a creative menu to compete with other local restaurants
• Cleans up after business hours
• Communicates with owner about how to improve meal service
• Alters dishes based on consumer suggestions or requirements
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Food service and customer service experience is preferred
• Culinary degree or accredited culinary course preferred
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to read and write English at a minimum 6th grade level
  
  

We thank you for your interest in St. Peter's Health Partners and look forward to hearing from you soon!

Pay Range: $16.70 - $20.36

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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