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UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health

Cook

Pay: $19.30–$22.19/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Penn Yan, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$36,003 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Cook II - Join the UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health Team! Love to Cook? Put Your Culinary Skills to Work in Healthcare! UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is seeking an experienced Cook II to join our Nutritional Services team! If you take pride in preparing high-quality meals, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and want a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you. Every meal you prepare helps provide comfort, healing, and nourishment to our patients and residents. What We Offer $500

Sign-On Bonus Competitive Hourly Pay:

$19.30 - $22.19 per hour (based on experience) Comprehensive benefits package Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement savings plan Opportunities for career growth and advancement Supportive team environment Stable healthcare organization with multiple locations What You'll Do As a Cook II, you'll play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff Cook a variety of menu items from scratch using standardized recipes Follow production schedules while minimizing food waste Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards Accurately complete food temperature logs and production records Ensure food is attractively presented and served with quality in mind Keep kitchen work areas, storage rooms, and equipment clean and organized Participate in daily production meetings and work collaboratively with the Nutritional Services team What We're Looking For

Required:

Previous cooking experience Experience preparing meals from scratch using recipes Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, cooking temperatures, and kitchen equipment Ability to organize multiple tasks in a busy kitchen environment

Preferred:

Experience working under HACCP standards Previous hospital, nursing home, or healthcare food service experience Formal culinary education or training beyond high school Why Join UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health? At UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health, you'll do more than prepare meals—you'll help support the health and recovery of patients throughout our community. We value teamwork, quality, and compassion while providing a workplace where employees can grow professionally and build rewarding careers. Ready to bring your culinary talents to healthcare? Apply today and become part of a team that's making a difference one meal at a time! FLH123