Culinary Support Cook - Samaritan Hospital - Troy, NY

Trinity Health • Troy, NY

3d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking a Culinary Support Chef to work various shifts and join our Food & Nutrition Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile culinary professional who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact through food. As a Chef Tournant, you’ll perform a variety of duties to support the kitchen, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals that nourish patients, visitors, and colleagues alike. Why Join St. Peter’s Health Partners? At St. Peter’s Health Partners, food is more than a meal—it’s part of healing. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization known for compassionate care, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. We offer stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to use your skills in a purpose-filled setting. Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package - SPHP values a healthy lifestyle by avoiding the common challenges found in working in traditional hospitality settings Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off Career advancement and professional development opportunities A supportive, team-oriented culture - SPHP values their teams in providing shift differentials based on PM and Weekend shifts. Holiday Pay to be included as applicable Role Responsibility: Prepare and present high-quality, flavorful meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements Float between assigned stations to provide culinary coverage and consistency coverage for days off or PL time Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards Collaborate with dietitians and food service leaders to meet patient and customer needs Assist with menu execution, special events, and production planning Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Serve as a culinary role model, supporting best practices and teamwork What We’re Looking For Proven culinary experience as a chef or cook in a high-volume environment (healthcare, hospitality, or institutional dining preferred) Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness Flexibility to work across multiple locations and shifts as needed Ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve, and lead by example Passion for quality food and service with a patient-centered mindset Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required If you’re a skilled, adaptable chef who wants to use your talents for a greater purpose, we’d love to meet you. Pay Range: $17.25 - $25.00 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Proven culinary experience as a chef or cook in a high-volume environment (healthcare, hospitality, or institutional dining preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations and shifts as needed
• Ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve, and lead by example
• Passion for quality food and service with a patient-centered mindset

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality, flavorful meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
• Float between assigned stations to provide culinary coverage and consistency coverage for days off or PL time
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service leaders to meet patient and customer needs
• Assist with menu execution, special events, and production planning
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Serve as a culinary role model, supporting best practices and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• SPHP values a healthy lifestyle by avoiding the common challenges found in working in traditional hospitality settings
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented culture
• SPHP values their teams in providing shift differentials based on PM and Weekend shifts.
• Holiday Pay to be included as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees