Cook- Cayuga Medical Center- Nutrition & Dining- Full Time- Days/Evenings FLEX
Cayuga Health System•City of Ithaca, NY
•$19 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Production Cook is responsible for large-scale food production to support patient meals and retail dining outlets. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, this role ensures high-quality, nutritious food is prepared and served in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations while delivering person-centered service to patients, visitors, and staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 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 in accordance with standardized recipes and production guidelines
- Scale recipes accurately while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper documentation
- Complete temperature logs and food safety checks to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Maintain food production and storage areas in inspection-ready condition using established cleaning schedules
- Utilize 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 actively implement strategies to minimize waste
- Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with other related duties as operational needs require
Benefits
- Standard rate of $19.04 - $24.75 per hour, plus benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
