Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $23.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
staff training
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is a reputable organization dedicated to providing high quality services ranging from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. With a firm commitment to meeting each individual's unique needs in a culturally competent manner, the organization supports residents and their families through life transitions with compassion and professionalism. Episcopal SeniorLife Communities takes pride in its pledge to enrich the lives of those it serves, making a positive difference every day through the inspired care and attention given to its community members. This mission reflects the values of respect, dignity, and personalized care that form the foundation of their service approach.
River Edge Manor, a key facility within Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, is currently seeking to fill a full-time cooking position with a starting rate of $23.50 per hour. The role offers a structured schedule including shifts on Sunday from 8 am to 3:30 pm and Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6:30 pm. This position plays an essential role in the culinary team by preparing a variety of entrees, starches, vegetables, salads, pastries, desserts, sauces, soups, and stocks. Following classical cooking methods and standardized recipes, the cook ensures that meals are prepared accurately and to high standards.
In addition to meal preparation, the position requires assembling food for various meal times including lunch, dinner, snacks, and continental breakfasts based on requisition sheets. Responsibilities also include maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, proper food storage, cleaning dishes and utensils, and upholding a high level of customer satisfaction. The cook may participate in resident associations or food committee meetings to gather feedback and improve service quality. Attending chef and production meetings is necessary to address any concerns or plans, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
The cook is also required to ensure all food items comply with industry best practices as well as local health codes regulated by the New York State Department of Health and the Monroe County Health Department. Acting as the supervisor in the absence of the Chef Manager, this role directs and supervises food service staff during meal service and food preparation. Enforcement of departmental policies and procedures, adherence to dress standards, and participation in safety training meetings are critical aspects of maintaining operational excellence and workplace safety at River Edge Manor. Reporting directly to the Chef Manager, this position embodies leadership, culinary skill, and dedication to quality in a supportive and nurturing care environment.
River Edge Manor, a key facility within Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, is currently seeking to fill a full-time cooking position with a starting rate of $23.50 per hour. The role offers a structured schedule including shifts on Sunday from 8 am to 3:30 pm and Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6:30 pm. This position plays an essential role in the culinary team by preparing a variety of entrees, starches, vegetables, salads, pastries, desserts, sauces, soups, and stocks. Following classical cooking methods and standardized recipes, the cook ensures that meals are prepared accurately and to high standards.
In addition to meal preparation, the position requires assembling food for various meal times including lunch, dinner, snacks, and continental breakfasts based on requisition sheets. Responsibilities also include maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, proper food storage, cleaning dishes and utensils, and upholding a high level of customer satisfaction. The cook may participate in resident associations or food committee meetings to gather feedback and improve service quality. Attending chef and production meetings is necessary to address any concerns or plans, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
The cook is also required to ensure all food items comply with industry best practices as well as local health codes regulated by the New York State Department of Health and the Monroe County Health Department. Acting as the supervisor in the absence of the Chef Manager, this role directs and supervises food service staff during meal service and food preparation. Enforcement of departmental policies and procedures, adherence to dress standards, and participation in safety training meetings are critical aspects of maintaining operational excellence and workplace safety at River Edge Manor. Reporting directly to the Chef Manager, this position embodies leadership, culinary skill, and dedication to quality in a supportive and nurturing care environment.
Job Requirements
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three years' management experience in food services or related fields
- Minimum of five years of cooking experience in institutional, hotel or upscale dining
- Ability to work independently and with a group
- Ability to follow specific instructions
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to follow recipes
- Ability to prepare and cook entrees
- Ability to safely operate all job-related food service equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper food handling and infection control
- Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public
Job Qualifications
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher
- Minimum of three years' management experience in food services or related fields
- Minimum of five years of cooking experience in institutional, hotel or upscale dining required
- Ability to work independently and with a group
- Ability to follow specific instructions
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to follow recipes
- Ability to prepare and cook entrees
- Ability to safely operate all job-related food service equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper food handling and infection control
- Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public
Job Duties
- Prepares various entrees, starches and vegetables using classical methods and following standardized recipes as trained
- Prepares salads, pastries and desserts as trained
- Prepares sauces, soups and stocks as trained
- Assembles food for lunch, dinner, snacks and the next day's continental breakfast per requisition sheets
- Cleans up kitchen, stores foods, clean up any dishes or utensils
- Maintain acceptable level of customer satisfaction
- May attend resident association/food committee meetings for feedback
- Attend all chef/production meetings to address problems, concerns or plans
- Prepares all food items in accordance with accepted industry practices, facility NYSDOH and Monroe County Health Department codes
- Acts as the supervisor in the absence of the Chef Manager
- Directs and supervises food service staff as needed in resident meal service and food preparation
- Enforces departmental policies and procedures
- Attends staff training meetings in safety related programs and practices
- Adheres to departmental standard of dress
- Position reports to the Chef Manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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