Cook -Oneonta Campus

About the Role

As a Cook, you'll help prepare nutritious, appealing meals for people receiving services while working as part of a supportive team. You'll assist with food preparation, meal service, catering, inventory, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Every meal you help prepare contributes to the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people we support.

At Springbrook Community Connections, you'll help people live healthier, fuller lives. Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities to learn and grow in a role where your contributions are appreciated and make a difference every day.

What Will Help You Succeed

• You enjoy working as part of a team.
• You take pride in preparing quality meals.
• You stay organized and pay attention to detail.
• You value food safety and cleanliness.
• You adapt well to changing priorities.
• You care about providing excellent service to others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages following established menus and recipes.
• Help ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, served on time, and at the proper temperature.
• Follow meal plans and special dietary requirements, including portion sizes and nursing protocols.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, food purchasing, and inventory management.
• Ensure food and supplies are ready for upcoming meal production, including completing advance preparation.
• Support catered events and special functions as needed.
• Provide coverage at other agency kitchen locations when assigned.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment concerns or repair needs.
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchens, storage areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, and taking out trash.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow food safety and sanitation standards, including maintaining ServSafe certification.
• Help orient and train new team members when assigned.
• Work alongside individuals receiving services who may participate in paid or volunteer work experiences.
• Treat everyone with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Food Service Management preferred.
• 3 years’ experience preparing food in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume kitchen preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• ServSafe Certification required or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Comfortable using email and basic Microsoft Office applications. Experience with food service or nutrition software is a plus.
• Able to work a flexible, year-round schedule.
• Valid driver's license that meets agency driving requirements, with the ability to deliver meals or supplies when needed.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier lifting when necessary.