Residential Facility Cook

Horizon Health Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,926 - 27,951; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Services in Buffalo is seeking a Residential Facility Cook to prepare meals and maintain a clean work environment.

This full-time role involves working from 6 AM to 6 PM, requiring weekend and holiday availability. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $18.82 to $20.29, based on experience and education.

Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of cooking experience in a hospital or clinical setting, long-term care, or restaurant setting.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Experience with safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients and prep items for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper working order of equipment.
• Document food temperatures, meal counts, and production sheets.

Skills

Food service skills

Customer service

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have food service skills you’re ready to put into action?

Then you’ve come to the right place!

Apply to be a Residential Facility Cook today!

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Residential Facility Cook at Horizon, you will…

• Prepare meals for patients and prep items for later service
• Attend to appearance, quality, and proper portioning of all menu items
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, keeping equipment in clean and proper working order
  • Including but not limited to: dish washing, sweeping, mopping, cleaning tables etc.
• Adhere to FDA, USDA, State, and County safe food handling procedures
• Maintain proper documentation of temperatures, meal counts, and production sheets
• Project a positive attitude and exemplary customer service when interacting with patients
• Clearly and effectively communicate with coworkers and patients
• Demonstrate the ability to work and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Follow a four-week cycle menu and creatively assist in seasonal modifications

What makes you a great candidate?

High school diploma or equivalent with two or more years of cooking experience in hospital or clinical setting, long‑term care setting, restaurant setting or similar facility (required).

OR

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Location:

This position is located at 291 Elm St, Buffalo NY.

Hours:

This is a full‑time position. Work shifts range between the hours of 6 AM - 6 PM.

• Must have weekend and holiday availability (if your shift falls on a holiday, you will be paid time and a half).
• If your shift falls on a holiday you will receive a floating holiday to use at a later date along with time and a half.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.82 - $20.29. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Stationary posture, alternating between standing and sitting.
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Occasionally lifting objects up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of kitchen tools and appliances

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well‑being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in‑person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

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