Cook -Oneonta Campus

Cook Position

Do you enjoy preparing great food and making a difference in people's lives?

As a Cook, you'll help prepare nutritious, appealing meals for people receiving services while working as part of a supportive team. You'll assist with food preparation, meal service, catering, inventory, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Every meal you help prepare contributes to the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people we support.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• At Springbrook Community Connections you'll help people live healthier, fuller lives.
• Make a meaningful impact by preparing meals that support the health and well-being of the people we serve.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, respect, and kindness.
• Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Work in a role where your contributions are appreciated and make a difference every day.
• Help create welcoming meals that bring comfort and connection.

What Will Help You Succeed?

• You enjoy working as part of a team.
• You take pride in preparing quality meals.
• You stay organized and pay attention to detail.
• You value food safety and cleanliness.
• You adapt well to changing priorities.
• You care about providing excellent service to others.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages following established menus and recipes.
• Help ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, served on time, and at the proper temperature.
• Follow meal plans and special dietary requirements, including portion sizes and nursing protocols.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, food purchasing, and inventory management.
• Ensure food and supplies are ready for upcoming meal production, including completing advance preparation.
• Support catered events and special functions as needed.
• Provide coverage at other agency kitchen locations when assigned.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment concerns or repair needs.
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchens, storage areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, and taking out trash.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow food safety and sanitation standards, including maintaining ServSafe certification.
• Help orient and train new team members when assigned.
• Work alongside individuals receiving services who may participate in paid or volunteer work experiences.
• Treat everyone with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Food Service Management preferred.
• 3 years' experience preparing food in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume kitchen preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• ServSafe Certification required or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Comfortable using email and basic Microsoft Office applications. Experience with food service or nutrition software is a plus.
• Able to work a flexible, year-round schedule.
• Valid driver's license that meets agency driving requirements, with the ability to deliver meals or supplies when needed.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier lifting when necessary.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.