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

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Cook is responsible for large-scale food production supporting patient meals and retail dining outlets. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Cook prepares and serves high-quality, nutritious food in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while providing person-centered service to patients, visitors, and staff. This is an onsite role at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with a flexible days-and-evenings schedule. Exact shift hours will be discussed during the interview. No travel is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of food service experience in large-volume or batch cooking environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale production techniques.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or formal culinary training.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes and production guidelines.
Scale recipes accurately while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Follow food safety and sanitation regulations, including completing required documentation.
Complete temperature logs and food safety checks to support compliance and patient safety.
Maintain food production and storage areas in inspection-ready condition using established cleaning schedules.
Use the Food Service Management system daily for production tracking and operational support.
Assist with catering services, menu development, and implementation as needed.
Monitor overproduction and food waste and implement strategies to minimize waste.
Assist with other related duties as operational needs require.