Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible spending account
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Elderwood Village at Colonie is a well-established senior living community located at 626 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110. Known for providing exceptional care and a warm atmosphere for its residents, Elderwood Village emphasizes a holistic approach to senior living where health, comfort, and happiness are prioritized. As part of the Elderwood family of communities, the village offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of seniors, including assisted living and memory care. With a commitment to quality and compassionate service, Elderwood Village fosters a supportive and engaging environment for both residents and staff. Their focus on personalized care ensures that every resident enjoys a fulfilling lifestyle in a safe and welcoming setting.
The Cook position at Elderwood Village at Colonie plays a pivotal role in enhancing the daily lives of residents through the preparation of nutritious and delicious meals. Meal times at Elderwood Village are significant daily events that bring comfort, joy, and social interaction to the residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for cooking meals based on weekly rotating menus that cater to various dietary needs, including regular, mechanically altered, and special diets. This role is ideal for a compassionate culinary professional who values quality nutrition and presentation as key elements in resident well-being.
Working as a Cook within this community offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, close-knit team where your culinary skills directly contribute to the residents' quality of life. The facility supports its team members with a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and employee referral programs, highlighting a workplace culture that values growth and respect. This full-time role pays between $18 and $22 per hour and requires commitment to food safety, sanitation, and excellent communication skills. The Cook is essential not only in preparing meals but also in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and working in a cooperative environment that respects the dignity and privacy of all residents. This position is a meaningful way to bring joy to others by providing comfort through food in a nurturing community setting.
The Cook position at Elderwood Village at Colonie plays a pivotal role in enhancing the daily lives of residents through the preparation of nutritious and delicious meals. Meal times at Elderwood Village are significant daily events that bring comfort, joy, and social interaction to the residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for cooking meals based on weekly rotating menus that cater to various dietary needs, including regular, mechanically altered, and special diets. This role is ideal for a compassionate culinary professional who values quality nutrition and presentation as key elements in resident well-being.
Working as a Cook within this community offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, close-knit team where your culinary skills directly contribute to the residents' quality of life. The facility supports its team members with a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and employee referral programs, highlighting a workplace culture that values growth and respect. This full-time role pays between $18 and $22 per hour and requires commitment to food safety, sanitation, and excellent communication skills. The Cook is essential not only in preparing meals but also in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and working in a cooperative environment that respects the dignity and privacy of all residents. This position is a meaningful way to bring joy to others by providing comfort through food in a nurturing community setting.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 yrs age required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous food preparation experience required
- Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities required
- Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level of performance required
- Knowledge of food preparation and production process necessary
- Pride in quality of food and service necessary
- High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene
- Health status suitable for service of food required
- Respect for residents privacy and rights
- Respectful and dignified treatment of residents required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or advanced level
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 18 yrs age required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous food preparation experience required
- Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities required
- Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level of performance required
- Knowledge of food preparation and production process necessary
- Pride in quality of food and service necessary
- High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene
- Health status suitable for service of food required
- Respect for residents privacy and rights
- Respectful and dignified treatment of residents required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or advanced level
Job Duties
- Review menus and production sheets to determine food quantities needed for regular, mechanically altered and other special diet needs
- Prepare specified food items, as assigned
- Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples
- Ensure that sanitation and safety standards are met in the preparation, cooking and production line stages of food production
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of specified equipment and the general kitchen work area
- Supervise food being cooked
- ensures that food is held and served at correct temperature
- Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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