Cook

About the role

At York Post Acute Care Center, we believe that nourishing meals are an essential part of comfort, healing, and quality of life. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Cook plays a vital role in preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that support our residents' health and well-being while creating a positive dining experience every day. This is a part-time position, 11 am–7 pm, with daily pay at $15–$17 per hour (all inclusive).

Responsibilities

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, ensuring accurate and efficient meal production.
• Prepare all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner, maintaining high quality, nutritional integrity, and minimal waste.
• Utilize nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required to meet dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including blenders, mixers, fryers, slicers, steamers, food processors, convection ovens, stoves, conventional ovens, steam tables, and tilt skillets.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with nutritional requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, organized, and efficient manner to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary team members to ensure resident dietary needs and preferences are met with care and attention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior experience in food preparation or culinary services strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meals appropriate to the age-related and dietary needs of the residents served.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork skills with a commitment to supporting a positive dining experience for residents.

Core values in action

• Passion – Preparing meals with care, pride, and dedication to enhancing residents’ daily lives through nutritious and enjoyable dining experiences.
• Respect – Honoring residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and dignity through thoughtful and attentive food service.
• Excellence – Delivering safe, high-quality, and consistent meals while maintaining the highest standards of kitchen operations and food safety.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

About the facility

York Post Acute and Healthcare Center is an 80-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation.