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Rochester Presbyterian Home Lead Cook in Rochester, New York
Lead Cook - Assisted Living Memory Care Residence
Creekstone Memory Care, Fairport, NY
Full Time
Salary Range: $22.00-$25.00/hour
$500 Retention Bonus
Rochester Presbyterian Home (RPH) is leading the way in Memory Care in Monroe County. RPH’s Memory Care Residences offer a different (better!) way of living for people with memory impairment. Inspired by the Eden Alternative, RPH residences are family homes where elders are known, respected and inspired to live life to the fullest. Our team-based approach to person-centered care shows that memory care can be different, and elders (and employees) can thrive in a positive and engaging environment!
RPH is seeking a Lead Cook for Creekstone, our cottage-style memory care residences in Fairport. We are looking for a lead cook to produce top quality food items that are served fresh and within the guidelines of the recipes and cooking methods that are provided.
Job Description
Prioritize tasks and stay organized to ensure deadlines are met.
Understand measurements and conversions, read recipes and instructions, cook according to established procedures, and document all necessary items within the realm of the state and local Department of Health Codes.
Prioritize cooking based on time needs.
Prepare meals for elders in the four cottages on site.
Grill outdoors during events and on “Grill Days”.
Complete required prep sheets, production logs, temperature logs, etc.
Distribute meals to the four cottages on site.
Expedite meal preparations for the next day, assess ingredient needs.
Forecast to make sure all necessary products are secured for the week to avoid making substitutions on menus.
Organize meal preparations for easy access.
Direct staff in maintaining proper meal temperatures and in plating and serving meals.
Monitor staff completion of daily “Menu Planning Guide” book, refrigerator and freezer temperature logs, and dishwasher temperature logs.
Assist in checking in orders for accuracy on delivery days.
Communicate concerns and needs of the four cottages to the Executive Chef.
Maintain sanitization and cleanliness of workspaces and preventative cleaning of food preparation areas.
Participate in group training sessions on food safety and sanitization.
Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications
5+ years of food service experience in a time and task-related field.
Understands the effects of aging and remains empathetic to the needs of elders.
ServeSafe certification.
18+ years of age
Pass NYS Department of Health Criminal History Background check.
Benefits
The Rochester Presbyterian Home in Rochester, NY has been serving elders for nearly 100 years and has been named a Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle. RPH has three memory care residences in Monroe County – The Homestead located in the City of Rochester, Cottage Grove in N. Chili and Creekstone in Fairport.
Competitive Wages
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Defined Pension Plan and 403B Retirement Savings Plan
Group Life Insurance
Free Parking
Environment of mutual respect and acceptance.
Together with the people who live here, their families and our community, RPH is committed to nurturing the human mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can experience joy, meaning and fulfillment.
Rochester Presbyterian Home is an Equal Opportunity Employee. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.