Cook/Prep Cook

St Camillus Residential Health•Syracuse, NY

20h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook/Prep Cook prepares food according to recipes and production tallies while following food safety and sanitation regulations. Working closely with the Executive Chef as part of the Food Services Team, this role helps provide nutritionally adequate meals to facility residents and patients. The position is on-site, works day shifts, and requires every-other-weekend and holiday availability.

Requirements

At least 3 years of cooking experience.
Ability to read and speak English and perform basic math.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Know and follow Dining Services operations policies and procedures.
Prepare resident menu items using production sheets and recipes to maintain nutritional adequacy.
Plate food with proper portions and appealing presentation.
Follow HACCP sanitation and food safety guidelines.
Use cooking equipment properly, including stoves, steamers, grills, blenders, buffalo choppers, floor mixers, soup kettles, and braziers.
Apply basic cooking terminology and measurements.
Calibrate and use food thermometers; take food temperatures and record them on the appropriate HACCP form.
Answer the phone and fulfill resident requests in a timely manner.
Follow therapeutic diet restrictions and consistency alterations.
Wash pots and pans using the three-sink method as needed.
Clean kitchen equipment and storage areas, perform general kitchen cleaning, use cleaning chemicals properly, and understand Material Data Safety Sheets.