Cook

Cook Position At Crouse HealthSince 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We have combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued.Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Nutritional Services Department oversees all hospital cafeteria services as well as preparation and serving of patient meals that are nutritionally adequate, following appropriate diet modifications as prescribed by their medical provider. The Nutritional Services team is hiring a Cook.The cook prepares, cooks and packs food for all hospital functions. In addition, this role will provide catering services throughout the hospital, as requested.Pay Range: $20.66 - $30.72/hourSchedule: 5am-1:30pm, 9am-5:30pm, 11am-7:30pm, with rotating weekends, holidays and other shifts assigned.Responsibilities:Properly prepares food in accordance with departmental prep sheets and as directed by department leadership.Accurately prepares food orders as requested by patients on the At Your Request Meal Ticket.Proactively assists the department leadership in meal planning and preparation. This includes researching costs of food items and assigning charges to catering menus.Consistently follows recipes correctly and complies to departmental standards.Ensures all foods are cooked, prepared and held at proper temperatures.Education / Certification / Licensure Required:Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field. Or High School diploma with 2 years experience in short order or restaurant cooking. Each year of culinary school will be equivalent to 2 years of work experience.Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.