Resident-Focused Cook | Part-Time Healthcare Kitchen

Garden Gate Health Care Facility; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly or Same-Day Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals that support resident health and satisfaction while maintaining a safe kitchen environment.

You will follow production sheets, keep records, and assist with inventory while delivering high-quality service in a compassionate, team-focused setting within The McGuire Group network.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary school preferred.
• Minimum 6 months kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, modified food consistencies, and portion control preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP and safe food handling practices preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items according to production sheets, recipes, therapeutic diets, and modified food consistencies.
• Ensure proper food handling, portion control, storage, labeling, dating and temperature monitoring.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen following infection control and safety procedures.
• Prepare meals for special events and functions as needed.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Dietary Aides in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and facility policies and procedures compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School graduate preferred

Job description

Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals that support resident health and satisfaction while maintaining a safe kitchen environment.

You will follow production sheets, keep records, and assist with inventory while delivering high-quality service in a compassionate, team-focused setting within The McGuire Group network.