Cook I

IU Health; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health West Hospital in New York (Town of Avon) is seeking a full-time Nutrition Services team member. The role involves supervised food preparation, handling both regular and therapeutic diets, operating kitchen equipment, and keeping a clean, organized workspace.

The position requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to wear required protective gear. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are preferred; no extensive experience is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Wears protective gear per regulations.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations to ensure safe food.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35–80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food.
• Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Protective equipment usage

Health and safety compliance

Ladder climbing

Physical stamina and lifting

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time Rotating Shift

Work Location: West Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported: Nutrition Services

Primary Responsibilities

Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food. Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets. Utilizes foundational skills of basic cooking techniques, operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Candidate Qualifications

• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred.