Residential Facility Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have food service skills you’re ready to put into action?

Then you’ve come to the right place!

Apply to be a Residential Facility Cook today!

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Residential Facility Cook at Horizon, you will…

• Prepare meals for patients and prep items for later service
• Attend to appearance, quality, and proper portioning of all menu items
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, keeping equipment in clean and proper working order
• Adhere to FDA, USDA, State, and County safe food handling procedures
• Maintain proper documentation of temperatures, meal counts, and production sheets
• Project a positive attitude and exemplary customer service when interacting with patients
• Clearly and effectively communicate with coworkers and patients
• Demonstrate the ability to work and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Follow a four-week cycle menu and creatively assist in seasonal modifications

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 17 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Paid time off and paid holidays!

• Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• High school diploma or equivalent with two or more years of cooking experience in reception-style setting, long-term care setting, restaurant setting or similar facility required.

OR

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Location:

This position is located at 6331 Inducon Dr E, Sanborn NY.

Hours:

This is a full-time position. Work shifts range between the hours of 6 AM - 6 PM.

• Must have weekend and holiday availability (if your shift falls on a holiday, you will be paid time and a half).
• If your shift falls on a holiday you will receive a floating holiday to use at a later date along with time and a half.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.82 - $20.29. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Stationary posture, alternating between standing and sitting.
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Occasionally lifting objects up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of kitchen tools and appliances

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.