Cook - Our Lady of Mercy Guilderland, NY - Per-Diem

Trinity Health•Guilderland, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center (OLOM) is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team in Guilderland, NY. This part-time, per-diem position involves preparing scratch-made meals with a focus on seasonal, local, and responsibly sourced ingredients. The role offers work-life balance with flexible scheduling, structured menus, and opportunities for career growth. OLOM provides short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a supportive, resident-focused environment, guided by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy. The team embraces new ideas and technologies, offering opportunities to gain clinical experience and learn new treatment modalities.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions
Ability to read and write English on at a minimum 6th grade level

Nice To Haves

Food service and customer service experience is preferred
Culinary degree or accredited culinary course preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of high-quality food items according to standardized recipes or instructions in an efficient manner in order to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare for delivery at times, using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards and ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
Taste all food items prepared.
Must be able to follow HACCP for correct food handling and production.
Participates in the coordination and supervision of food production and dining areas as assigned.
Properly stores foods in designated areas following all corporate, State, and Federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, customers, administrators, and Managers.
Perform job safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and following correct procedures.
Adheres to SPHP's code of conduct.