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Cook – Hawthorne Ridge East Greenbush NY- Full Time Rotating

Who we are?

St. Peters Health Partners – is a member of Trinity Health

Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

**We offer great Benefits including:  Competitive Pay, Paid Leave. Shift Differentials, just to name a few.**

Overall, working as a hospital cook is a great responsibility. 

You have to be extra careful, as you are catering to the culinary needs of people who aren’t well.

In this role, you may be asked to perform some or all of the duties mentioned in the list below:

• Look through each patients’ diet plan, and determine what ingredients will be required.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, marinating, and cubing meats, vegetables, and fruits.
• Make soups and stocks, according to specified recipes, making sure that the right amount of seasoning is used.
• Cook nutritious meals, according to standardized protocols, ensuring that cleanliness is given the highest priority.
• Perform portioning activities on trays or platters, by following set instructions, on a per patient basis.
• Oversee the cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas, such as counters, floors, and walls.
• Perform predictive, preventative, and regular maintenance on kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, fridges, and freezers.
• Ascertain that food rotation activities are timely performed, so that food spoilage is kept in check.

Specifically, our cooking teams will:

• Be responsible for preparation of quality food for patients, associates and guests using standardized MHCI recipes and production sheets.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production.
• Exhibit Professional behavior and Adhere to SPHP codes of conduct 
• Work harmoniously with others and understand and relate to specific ideas, as well as remember tasks and assignments given for longer periods of time (Several days +)

Minimum Requirements:

• Read, write and speak English at a minimum 6’th grade level.  Follow written and verbal instructions and complete high school level computational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years food production cooking experience, in healthcare environment desirable, but not required. 
• ServSafe

Pay Range $17.25-25.00

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.