Morning Cook - Heritage House

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partner's is seeking a part-time Cook for Heritage House in Troy, NY on a rotating shift. This role involves preparing meals, coordinating with front-of-house staff, and ensuring quality service for guests.

Minimum requirements include food service or customer service experience, a culinary degree or accredited course, and strong English reading/writing skills. Pay ranges from $16.70 to $20.36 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and customer service preferred.
• Culinary degree or accredited culinary course preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read and write English at a minimum 6th grade level.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare food items and liaise with front-of-house to ensure proper service.
• Clean food preparation areas as required by law and policy.
• Prepare foods to client specifications and accommodate dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen staff and assist other cooks during meal assembly.
• Season, portion and garnish foods according to recipes and company needs.
• Order ingredients and spices as needed and maintain records of purchases.
• Operate kitchen equipment and contribute to new recipes.
• Stays open until the last customer leaves and contributes to menu development.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Follow instructions

English literacy

Education

Culinary degree or accredited culinary course

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift

Make your next move matter!

Cook - Heritage House Troy, NY - Rotating Shift

If you are looking for a Full Time 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

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.