Assistant Cook- Cayuga Medical Center- Nutrition & Dining- Full Time- Days/Evenings FLEX

Cayuga Health SystemCity of Ithaca, NY
$18 - $24Onsite

About The Position

Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal. Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us. The Assistant Cook-Catering prepares food for catering events. AC-Catering will deliver, set-up, tear-down, and serve during catering events.

Requirements

  • 1 years of cooking/food production.
  • 1 year of catering experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

  • 3+ years of catering experience
  • 3+ years of cooking experience
  • Servsafe or Food Safety Manager certified
  • 2 year culinary degree

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve meals for catering events.
  • Deliver and set-up catering functions
  • Bake and deliver pastries to Café Express.
  • Assist, as needed, with set-up and service at Café Express
  • Update catering functions in binder on a daily basis
  • Communicate daily with production for hot food needs
  • Place orders, as needed, for linens, equipment rentals, flowers, etc.
  • Assemble and deliver supplies to hospital units.
  • Deliver supplies to courier for off-site locations
  • Complete monthly billing for department supplies and catering functions
  • Fill in on production positions, as needed.
  • Maintain catering storage, food storage and production areas in inspection-ready condition.
  • Notify management of any needed supplies.
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal food safety and sanitation codes

Benefits

  • Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
  • We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
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