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Horizon Health Services Residential Facility Cook in Buffalo, New York
Description
Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have food service skills you’re ready to put into action?
Then you’ve come to the right place!
Apply to be a Residential Facility Cook today!
What will your day look like?
At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.
As a Residential Facility Cook at Horizon, you will…
Prepare meals for patients and prep items for later service
Attend to appearance, quality, and proper portioning of all menu items
Maintain a clean and safe working environment, keeping equipment in clean and proper working order
Adhere to FDA, USDA, State, and County safe food handling procedures
Maintain proper documentation of temperatures, meal counts, and production sheets
Project a positive attitude and exemplary customer service when interacting with patients
Clearly and effectively communicate with coworkers and patients
Demonstrate the ability to work and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
Follow a four-week cycle menu and creatively assist in seasonal modifications
Why choose Horizon to build your career?
Besides the fact that we’ve been named a Best Place to Work for 16 (yes, 16!) years in a row? At Horizon, you can be assured that you will make difference in the lives of others. Even better, your teammates will be just as motivated to make a difference!
What we offer that you’ll love…
Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
Paid time off and paid holidays!
What makes you a great candidate?
We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:
- High school diploma or equivalent required , with two or more years of cooking experience in reception-style setting, long-term care setting, or similar facility
OR
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts
Location:
This position is located at 291 Elm St, Buffalo NY.
Hours:
This is a full-time position. Work shifts range between the hours of 6 AM - 6 PM.
Must have weekend and holiday availability (if your shift falls on a holiday, you will be paid time and a half).
If your shift falls on a holiday you will receive a floating holiday to use at a later date along with time and a half.
Compensation
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.10-$20.00. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
Physical demands associated with this position include:
Stationary posture, alternating between standing and sitting.
Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
Frequent use of kitchen tools and appliances
Horizon DEIB Statement:
Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.
Disclaimers:
Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.
This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)