Cook - Rochester

Hillside•City of Rochester, NY

6d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook produces food for assigned locations by preparing a variety of menu items using standardized recipes. The role follows food preparation, sanitation, and safety requirements while maintaining quality and cost control. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based at the 410 Atlantic Ave building in Rochester, New York, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The cook may also support other area locations. The Cook prepares and cooks food, maintains kitchen cleanliness and food safety, monitors and records food temperatures, and restocks and rotates supplies. The position may involve driving and delivering food to Hillside locations and supporting special events, youth food demonstrations, and the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Other duties may be assigned. The work involves kitchen equipment and a range of physical activities, including extended standing and balancing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional driving. Protective equipment and clothing include gloves, slip-resistant shoes, aprons, long pants, and a polo shirt.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
Unrestricted, valid New York State driver's license held for at least 1 year, a clean driving record, and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation protocols, and proper ingredient handling, such as HACCP.
Ability to ensure quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation.
Ability to communicate clearly with staff to coordinate orders and service.
Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and address food preparation or service issues effectively.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and the listed standing, walking, balancing, and manual dexterity demands.

Responsibilities

Follow Hillside Property and Food Services Department and regulatory agency standards to produce high-quality food.
Prepare menu items using standardized recipes and perform a variety of cooking methods, including grilling, sautéing, steaming, mixing, and boiling.
Complete meal preparation efficiently and on time.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards required by health department regulations.
Clean kitchen areas, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing counters, organizing coolers and dry storage, and removing trash and recycling.
Restock supplies, rotate food, stamp, label, and date products, and complete required temperature-control logs.
Assist other team members with assigned duties, which may include driving and delivering food to Hillside locations.
Support planned special events, Youth Food Demonstrations, and the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.