Cook - Rochester at Hillside in Rochester, NY

Hillside has a tremendous opportunity for a Cook! We offer competitive benefits, very generous paid time off and 403(b) with employer match. You will be impressed with all Hillside has to offer!

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for the production of all food served to assigned locations by preparing a variety of menu items using standardized recipes. This position must follow requirements for appropriate food preparation and sanitation, while adhering to safety levels for compliance, quality, and cost control.

This is a full-time (40 hours) position on a Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm schedule. This role is based at our 410 Atlantic Ave building in Rochester, NY, but may support other locations in the area as noted further below.

Essential Job functions

• Adhere to Hillside’s Property and Food Services Department and regulatory agency standards to produce high-quality food for customers.
• Perform food preparation tasks while using standardized recipes.
• Perform a variety of cooking skills while operating kitchen equipment; such as grilling, sautéing, steaming, mixing, boiling, and other standard methods of cooking.
• Perform tasks efficiently and effectively so all meal preparation is complete in a timely manner.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards designated under health department regulations.
• Perform general cleaning activities in all kitchen areas such as, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing counters, organizing coolers and dry storage, taking our trash and recycling, and any other duties that may arise.
• Restock kitchen supplies; rotate food; stamp, label, and date all products; and fill out required temperature control logs to meet health department regulations.
• Assist other team members with specified work duties as assigned – this may include driving and delivering food to assigned Hillside locations.
• Support Hillside planned Special Events, Youth Food Demonstrations, and Youth apprenticeship Program.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field required.

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively*,* Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation protocols, and proper handling of ingredients (e.g., HACCP).
• Ability to ensure quality and consistency in every dish, from presentation to taste.
• Ability to clearly communicate with staff to coordinate orders and service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all kitchen staff.
• Ability to address any issues that arise during food preparation or service quickly and effectively.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 1 hours)
  • Frequent standing (up to 6 hour)
  • Frequent walking (up to 2 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 1 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Frequent balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 4 hours)
  • Daily lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (up to 6 hours)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.
• Protective clothing or equipment required: gloves, slip-resistant shoes, aprons, long pants, polo
• Ability to change positions as needed

$18.50 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

About the Company

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!