Nutrition Services Cook

Ascension

Lewiston, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.25–$25.56 Per Hour
LOCATION
Lewiston, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
Your future role at a glance:

Location: Lewiston, NY

Facility: Our Lady of Peace

Department: Nutrition Services

Schedule:  Day | Part-time

Salary range: $18.25 - $25.56 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role:

High-Quality Culinary Production: Prepare and cook a variety of meals using diverse methods (baking, braising, sautéing, etc.) while following standardized recipes to ensure excellent flavor, texture, and appearance.

Therapeutic Diet Compliance: Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with planned menus and specific therapeutic diet orders, maintaining strict adherence to portion control and nutritional guidelines for residents.

Safety & Regulatory Standards: Maintain a sanitary work environment by following Federal, State, and Local regulations, which includes monitoring food temperatures, practicing proper labeling/storage, and adhering to infection control protocols.

Efficiency & Resource Management: Manage food production schedules to ensure timely meal service, utilize batch cooking to minimize waste, and accurately track inventory and leftovers to control food costs.

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Education:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED preferred..
  • Preferred Education: Associates Degree. Preferred Field-of-Expertise: AAS in Culinary Arts

Work Experience:

  • Minimum Experience: Three (3) months Cook's experience or training in a commercial environment.
  • Preferred Experience: One (1) year experience in quantity cooking in healthcare or hotel/restaurant; demonstrated culinary work experience.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer:

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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