Cook- Cayuga Medical Center- Per Diem

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

4d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook supports large-scale food production for patient meals and retail dining outlets. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, this role prepares high-quality, nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations. The Cook plays an essential role in delivering person-centered care through safe food handling, consistency, and service excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of food service experience in large-volume or batch cooking environments

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 completion of required 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 workflow support
• Assist with catering services, menu development, and implementation as needed
• Monitor food waste and overproduction and actively support waste-reduction initiatives
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with other related duties as operational needs require

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED