FT Cook - Senior Care Kitchen, Nutritious Meals

Autumn Woods; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Seneca Health Care Center, part of The McGuire Group, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in West Seneca, NY. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, following production sheets and therapeutic diets while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

We offer a full-time schedule (6 am-2 pm or 12 pm-8 pm) with competitive hourly pay ($17.60-$20.13) and benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary school graduate preferred.
• 6 months kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items according to production sheets, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and modified food consistencies.
• Ensure proper food handling, portion control, storage, labeling, dating, and temperature monitoring per regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking, and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen following infection control procedures.
• Prepare meals for special events and functions.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report hazards or incidents.
• Provide guidance to Dietary Aides in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Support quality improvement and compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School graduate preferred

Job description

Seneca Health Care Center, part of The McGuire Group, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in West Seneca, NY. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, following production sheets and therapeutic diets while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

We offer a full-time schedule (6 am-2 pm or 12 pm-8 pm) with competitive hourly pay ($17.60-$20.13) and benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan.