Part-Time Cook

Sagora Senior Living; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join the Elison Independent Living team at Orchard Glen. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring excellent service for residents. Ideal candidates should have experience in a commercial kitchen and possess ServSafe Certification. Join a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of care and quality.

Benefits

Company-paid telemedicine service

On-Demand Pay

Discount and rewards program

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Meal Tickets

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock and maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Assist with training culinary team members.
• Serve meals to residents in a friendly manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation

Meal Preparation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Sagora Senior Living Inc.

Community: Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen

Do you have a passion for helping people and want to make a true impact in your next career move? Our cooks are personable and friendly individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and have a passion for providing excellent service by preparing high-quality and delicious meals that exceed our resident’s expectations every single day.

Join our team at Elison of Orchard Glen offering independent living where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality centered. We put Residents First, and our Associates Matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members for upward movement within the company and in their careers. We are certified as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys! Apply now to join our dedicated team who cares, just like you!

Our Core Values areCommitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

• Company-paid telemedicine service through Teladoc for all Full-Time benefit eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – Request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Associate Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents! Our residents have so much wisdom to share!

Community Name: Elison of Orchard Glen

Address: 6055 Armor Duells Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127

Phone number: 716-662-5544

Status (FT/PT/PRN): P/T

Shift(s): lunch and dinner shifts throughout the week and must work Sundays

Starting Pay: $17.50

What does a Cook at Sagora do?

• Monitor stock
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
• Assist with training of all Culinary team members
• Follow established methods of meal preparation and presentation
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in friendly and courteous manner

What do you need to be a Cook?

• One or more years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Must possess ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit as regulated by state and local authorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively with residents, families, and other team members

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.