Cook (Full-Time 40 hrs/wk: Sa-M 10:30a-7pm & W-Th 6a-2:30p)

Welcome to Longview, where legacy meets innovation and where staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community. As a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community, Longview has been enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaged living through adult day facilities and independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. We foster belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through a comprehensive continuum of care. Longview is committed to living well together and the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager and Dining Coordinator, Cooks are responsible for food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety/sanitation, equipment use/cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, therapeutic diets, and risk management.

Successful candidates will be motivated by customer service and focused on a pleasant, high-quality dining experience for all residents. They will be result-driven and assume ownership of their work with a strong sense of timeliness, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through and execute projects/tasks quickly and efficiently.

Schedule Considerations: Weekends and holidays, as scheduled or as needed. The kitchen is open 6a-7p, 7 days per week/365 days per year.

Compensation: $20-22/hour

Benefits:

• ALL employees eligible to participate in EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan, and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment).
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and AD&D.
• FT & PT employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

Typical job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in menu planning and product directions for food preparation;
• Follow basic recipes;
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients;
• Food Preparation (Wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, trim and cut meat, poultry or fish for culinary use);
• Taste recipes to ensure high quality, identify food production needs, and keep accurate records of supply and equipment utilization;
• Substitute ingredients, as needed, to produce dishes for individuals with food allergies;
• Demonstrate high level of competency in knife skills, cooking techniques, food service, food safety, and sanitation;
• Understand the importance of various therapeutic diets and their preparation (e.g. puree, mechanical soft, ground, chopped);
• Understand food allergens and cross-contamination;
• Work independently, within a team, and with direct supervision;
• Exhibit professionalism, honesty, and respect;
• Maintain a positive attitude;
• Maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, supervisors, residents, and other stakeholders;
• Communicate any schedule changes to the Food Service Manager or Dining Service Coordinator to ensure necessary coverage for meals
• Other duties as assigned.

Standards:

• Support the Mission, Values and Vision of Longview and the facility;
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs pertaining to:
• Safety: including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs;
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Support and participate in common teamwork:
• Cooperate and work together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment;
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations;
• Uphold resident rights as stipulated in New York State Department of Health regulations (i.e. protect and respect dignity and confidentiality of residents);
• Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns;
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guests;
• Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as needed;
• ServSafe certification/or willing to obtain;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy boxes and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequently bending, stooping, and reaching;
• Basic knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to food, sanitation, food safety, food service, etc.
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical required.