Food Service Lead Cook at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Title:

Food Service Lead Cook

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Nutrition & Food Service

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

FTE:

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

The Food Service Lead Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food for all food service areas, including patient meals, catering, and retail operations, while maintaining safe and sanitary standards. This role supports the Culinary Supervisor and department manager by coordinating the activities of cooks and food service staff.

In addition, the Lead Cook assists with retail menu planning, recipe development, and catered event coordination, while also providing coaching and training to Food Service Cooks.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.18 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s Degree or Certification in a related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a cook in a large scale food service operation; or
2. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience as a cook in a large scale food service operation.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have experience in food preparation, large-scale cooking, and short-order cooking. A strong understanding of food safety practices is essential, and basic computer skills are preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].