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Job overview
Finger Lakes Health is hiring a Cook. UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is seeking an experienced Cook II to join its Nutritional Services team. This role involves preparing nutritious, appealing meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff, while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and contributing to patient comfort and healing.
Key focus areas include Prepare meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff, Cook a variety of menu items from scratch using standardized recipes, and Follow production schedules while minimizing food waste.
Successful candidates bring Previous Cooking Experience, Knowledge Of Food Safety, and Knowledge Of Sanitation. Important skills include Food Safety, Sanitation, Proper Food Handling, Cooking Temperatures, Kitchen Equipment, and Organize Multiple Tasks. Preferred (not required): HACCP Standards.
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Penn Yan, NY, USA
Pay Range
$19.30 - $22.19
Pay Range
$19.30 - $22.19
Job Description
Cook II – Join the UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health Team! Love to Cook? Put Your Culinary Skills to Work in Healthcare!
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is seeking an experienced Cook II to join our Nutritional Services team! If you take pride in preparing high-quality meals, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and want a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Every meal you prepare helps provide comfort, healing, and nourishment to our patients and residents.
What We Offer
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$500 Sign-On Bonus
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Competitive Hourly Pay: $19.30 - $22.19 per hour (based on experience)
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Retirement savings plan
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Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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Supportive team environment
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Stable healthcare organization with multiple locations
What You'll Do
As a Cook II, you'll play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. Responsibilities include:
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Prepare meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff
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Cook a variety of menu items from scratch using standardized recipes
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Follow production schedules while minimizing food waste
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Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
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Accurately complete food temperature logs and production records
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Ensure food is attractively presented and served with quality in mind
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Keep kitchen work areas, storage rooms, and equipment clean and organized
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Participate in daily production meetings and work collaboratively with the Nutritional Services team
What We're Looking For
Required:
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Previous cooking experience
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Experience preparing meals from scratch using recipes
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Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, cooking temperatures, and kitchen equipment
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Ability to organize multiple tasks in a busy kitchen environment
Preferred:
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Experience working under HACCP standards
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Previous hospital, nursing home, or healthcare food service experience
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Formal culinary education or training beyond high school
Why Join UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health?
At UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health, you'll do more than prepare meals—you'll help support the health and recovery of patients throughout our community. We value teamwork, quality, and compassion while providing a workplace where employees can grow professionally and build rewarding careers.
Ready to bring your culinary talents to healthcare? Apply today and become part of a team that's making a difference one meal at a time!
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