Prep Cook - Senior Community

Thompson-Health; City of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Health in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents according to menus and standardized recipes, ensuring safety and timeliness.

The role requires HS Diploma, ability to read English, teamwork, and experience in high-volume food production; starting pay ranges between $17.97 and $21.00 per hour, based on experience. Thompson Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging applicants including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Basic arithmetic for portioning and recipe adjustments.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of Health Department Regulations.
• Experience with senior population preferred.
• Strong background in food production and line serving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Set up service lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Serve meals to residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a kitchen handling large quantities of food.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing English

Mathematical calculations

Food production

Time management

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Cleaning equipment usage

Job description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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