Prep Cook - Senior Community

UR Medicine Thompson Health; Canandaigua (MI); On-site; USD 51,492,000 - 60,174,000; Part time

Job summary

UR Medicine Thompson Health in Canandaigua, NY is hiring a per diem kitchen cook to prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes, ensuring safety, quality and timely service.

You will set up and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, portion and portioning, monitor supplies, operate kitchen equipment, and work as part of a caring team dedicated to resident well-being while adhering to health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Basic math for inventory and portioning.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with Health Department Regulations.
• Experience with seniors preferred.
• Solid background in food production and line serving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service according to menu plans and recipes.
• Set up the service line for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Prepare and portion food items as designated.
• Serve meals efficiently and on time during all meal periods.
• Demonstrate ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Maintain inventory controls and supplies.
• Work as a team to ensure safe, timely service.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing English

Math basics

Follow instructions

Health regulations

Food production

Line serving

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience with senior population preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Schedule: per diem days/evenings, weekends (general shift is 10am -6:30pm)

Main Function:

• To prepare food for service according to menu plans and standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to work in a kitchen where large quantities of food are prepared
• Exhibits a caring and patient behavior towards residents
• Monitors inventory control and supplies
• Demonstrates the ability to use kitchen equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to use general cleaning equipment and materials
• Possess the ability to function as a team member
• Prepares and portions food items as designated
• Responsible for setting up the service line for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as preparing and serving meals to all residents.
• Prepares food so that it is ready for service at a specified time.
• Serves food in an efficient, timely and accurate manner during all meal periods.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and understand English language
• Possess simple mathematical calculations; add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Excellent team work skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiar with Health Department Regulations
• Previous experience working with the senior population preferred
• Strong background in food production and line serving

Experience:

Minimum 3 years working in the food service industry Restaurant line cook experience preferred

Pay Range:

$17.97 - $21.00 per hour

Starting Pay:

Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.