Nutrition Services Cook at Ascension

Town of Lewiston, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

25.56

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Cooking, Menu Adherence, Therapeutic Diets, Standardized Recipes, Food Safety Regulations, Portion Control, Timely Meal Service, Inventory Management, Storage, Labeling, Waste Minimization, Kitchen Organization, Policy Adherence, Staff Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Location: Lewiston, New York Facility: Our Lady of Peace Department: Nutrition Schedule: Shift Part Time Evening Salary range: $18.25 - $25.56 per hour Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals according to menus, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes while meeting food safety regulations. Use proper food preparation and cooking methods to ensure quality, nutrition, portion control, and timely meal service. Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and minimizing waste while keeping kitchen areas clean and organized. Follow facility policies, attend trainings, protect resident privacy, collaborate with staff, and support accurate, compliant food service operations. Requirements 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. Additional Preferences 10am-6pm 6am-2pm 3 weekends a month 30 hours per week Why Join Our Team 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 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals following established menus, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes while strictly adhering to food safety regulations. This role also involves assisting with inventory, storage, labeling, waste minimization, and maintaining clean kitchen areas.