Cook- Full Time

The Daughters of Charity Is Seeking a Full Time Cook

We are located in Menands, NY in a beautiful, parklike setting. We are the retirement home for Sisters of the Daughters of Charity in the Albany, NY area. We are looking for a individual who enjoys people, loves to cook, and can be both an individual and a team player.

The Cook's Role

Performing the various tasks necessary to prepare and cook foods to be served in our dining rooms

• Review menus and assemble foods, supplies and equipment for daily food preparation
• Follow standardized recipes to achieve the highest quality nutritional meals
• Evaluate food preparations and confer with the Dietary Director to determine changes needed to improve quality
• Prepare and cook all entrees: dish out food to achieve effective portion control and optimum utilization of food supplies
• Perform other tasks as needed/directed to facilitate workflow in the kitchen
• Inform Dietary Director of problems and needs concerning food supplies and equipment
• Document temperature of all menu items served on the Daily Record Sheet

Assist in the care and maintenance of work area, equipment and supplies

• Complete and document cleaning assignments as scheduled
• Report supply shortages and low stock levels to the Director

Act as troubleshooter for the Department

• Visit the dining rooms, as assigned, to detect issues with meals or special diets
• Report problems to the Dietary Director
• Assist with the implementation of any needed corrective action

Under the direction of the Administrator may manage the department in the absence of the Director

Direct the Dietary Department on weekends, when assigned, to ensure organized work loads and assignment of tasks

Maintain professional discretion and strict confidentiality concerning all job aspects

An ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned

An ability to regularly attend work as scheduled

Our employees are important to us. We offer:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Program with Match

Paid Time off

Flexible and Dependent Spending

Tuition Reimbursement

Long and Short Term Disability

Come Join Us at the Daughters of Charity!

Current Openings for Cook Full Time Jobs at Daughters of Charity Ministries