Production Cook

Production Cook

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

The Production Cook prepares food for service for residents, patients, employees and visitors.

What you'll do:

• Prepare meals for service per recipe
• Assist with menu and recipe development
• Adhere to all local, state and federal food safety and sanitation codes
• Accurately complete all temperature logs to ensure food safety
• Maintain all food storage and production areas in inspection-ready condition.
• Monitor overproduction to minimize waste
• Serve patrons and complete sales via POS in retail outlet
• Daily use of Food Service Management software for production sheets

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of cooking/food production.
• 1 year food safety experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of cooking in large-scale production kitchen
• Experience cooking in a healthcare environment
• Servsafe or Food Safety Manager certified
• 2-year culinary degree

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting of 50 #. Standing for long periods of time. Working in an environment that includes a wide range of temperatures including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers.

Travel Requirements:

• 100% Onsite

Compensation Disclosure:

• $19.23 to $24.04 per hour

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

Current Openings for Production Cook Jobs at Cayuga Health System