Cook

Beautiful residential area, Senior Housing/ Assisted Living building located in Palisades, NY looking for a Working Chef to inspire resident meals.

Responsibilities:

• Creating/preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents under the direction of the Regional Food Services Director.
• Ensure all meals made follow the recipes provided by Amber Court Assisted Living.
• Food handler’s license/certification preferred.
• Preference given to those with Adult Care Facility experience.
• Salary range based on culinary experience and working with a residential senior population.
• Preferred 1 year of cooking experience.
• Lead a diverse kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, while promoting collaboration and respect amongst staff from varied backgrounds. Utilize emotional awareness to maintain a positive work atmosphere, effectively manage a team and support department morale during high-pressure service times.

Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00

Benefits:

• Paid time off/sick time
• 401k

Shift:

• 10 Hour Shift
• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Saturday & Sunday

Work Location: In person (one site)

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours) and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Requires frequent bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Exposure to hot surfaces, open flames, and sharp utensils.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, including walk-in refrigerators/freezers and warm kitchens.
• Work schedule may include weekends, holidays, and early morning or evening shifts based on resident needs.

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)