Production Cook - Nutritional Services

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc.; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time patient meal preparer to cook and portion large quantities for patient meals, cafeteria, and deli service.

Under the Executive Chef's direction, you will handle hot and cold food production, maintain safety standards, and support dietary needs within a healthcare environment. Experience in healthcare food service and a ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years experience in quantity food preparation and short order cooking required.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulatory standards for safety and sanitation.
• Prefer a culinary degree, ServSafe certified quantity food service and experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to utilize food production equipment and knowledge of cooking methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepares and cooks in quantity various foods for meal service and performs cold food production duties for patients, cafeteria and deli station.

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Nutrition

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $22.38 Mid $27.42 Max $32.45

Recruiter: Katie Dubrey

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Primary: 5:00am-1:30pm

Secondary: 10:00am-6:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, & 5:30am-2:00pm

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepares and cooks in quantity various foods for meal service and performs cold food production duties for patients, cafeteria and deli station.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. 2-3 years experience in quantity food preparation and short order cooking required.
3. Working knowledge of Federal and State regulatory standards for safety and sanitation.
4. Prefer a culinary degree, serve safe certified quantity food service and experience in a healthcare setting.
5. Ability to utilize food production equipment and knowledge of cooking methods and procedures.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

This is a bargaining union position.