Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook- Full Time- Days/Evenings Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that is exceptionally personal. Position Overview The Assistant Cook prepares food for service for residents, patients, employees and visitors. What You'll Do Prepare meals for service per recipe for patients and retail customers Prepare and serve meals for catering events. Deliver and set-up catering functions May fill in as production cook, as needed 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 3 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 lbs. 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. Location and Travel Requirements Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center—101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Shift: Mostly days and rotating weekends and holidays. Occasional evenings for catering Travel: 25% travel may be expected if asked to assist with other locations Pay Range Disclosure Standard Rate of $18.36 - $23.87 per hour plus benefits 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Centralus Health Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Centralus Health 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. Centralus 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr