About the Role
As a Cook on our team, you will prepare and serve appetizing meals while ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met. Your culinary skills will contribute to creating a positive dining experience that enhances the quality of life for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements
- Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food storage areas
- Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus and accommodate special dietary needs
- Order and manage inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment
- Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Safe knife handling skills
- Experience operating commercial slicers, ovens, grills, large blenders, etc.
- Ability to follow instructions for the safe use, cleaning, and care of dietary equipment, preparation, and service areas
- Compassionate and empathetic nature
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Portion control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Knife handling
- Commercial kitchen equipment operation
Location
- 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501
Work Type
- On-Call
- Weekly pay
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $19.75/hour
- Up to USD $19.75/Hr.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
About the Company
- The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates.
- National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.
- National's centers share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.
- National's centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care.
- Several National centers have been named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.
- When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
