Resident-Focused Cook: Nutritious Meals & Benefits

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Employee referral program

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in New York is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our close-knit kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for our residents, follow weekly menus, and contribute to a welcoming dining environment.

You will review menus, prepare items, ensure sanitation and safety, maintain equipment cleanliness, and support meal distribution. The role requires minimum 18 years old, prior food prep experience, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food preparation experience required.
• Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities.
• Read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine food quantities for regular and special diets.
• Prepare specified food items, as assigned.
• Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are met throughout food prep and production.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Supervise cooking and ensure correct holding/serving temperatures.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of foodstuffs.

Skills

English proficiency

Food preparation

Hygiene & sanitation

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services in New York is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our close-knit kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for our residents, follow weekly menus, and contribute to a welcoming dining environment.

You will review menus, prepare items, ensure sanitation and safety, maintain equipment cleanliness, and support meal distribution. The role requires minimum 18 years old, prior food prep experience, and good English communication.