Cook II - Cafe

Vicar's Landing, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,240; Full time

Job summary

Vicar's Landing, Inc. is looking for a skilled Cook II in the Town of Florida, New York. The Cook II will prepare a variety of menu items, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include preparing soups, sauces, and proteins, while maintaining logs and workplace hygiene. Ideal candidates have at least two years of cooking experience and a strong understanding of food preparation techniques. The position offers a base salary of $19.00 to $20.50 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, and other menu items according to recipes.
• Ensure food is served with proper quality and presentation.
• Maintain food production logs and temperature records.

Skills

Cooking experience in a professional kitchen

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation practices

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

About This Role

Vicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled Cook II to support daily food production across dining venues. This role prepares a wide range of menu items while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards are met. The Cook II works independently on assigned cooking tasks while supporting timely meal service for our residents and guests.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served with proper quality, temperature, and presentation
• Support daily food production planning, including pre prep and supply needs
• Maintain food production logs and temperature records
• Keep assigned workstations clean, sanitary, and organized
• Follow personal hygiene, safety, and department standards at all times

Skills You Need

Must Have Skills

• Minimum of two years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen or comparable setting
• Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic math
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to Have Skills

• Culinary training or education
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or multi meal service operations

Education: Degree not required if you have relevant skills or experience.

How You’ll Grow Here

In your first 12 to 24 months, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Strengthen core cooking and production skills
• Take on expanded responsibilities across menu execution
• Grow within a structured culinary team environment

Base Salary

$19.00 to $20.50 (Range depends on experience, skills, and shift)