Nutrition Services Cook

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Lewiston, New York

Facility: Our Lady of Peace

Department: Nutrition

Schedule: Shift Part Time Evening

Salary range: $18.25 - $25.56 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes while meeting food safety regulations.
  
  
• Use proper food preparation and cooking methods to ensure quality, nutrition, portion control, and timely meal service.
  
  
• Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and minimizing waste while keeping kitchen areas clean and organized.
  
  
• Follow facility policies, attend trainings, protect resident privacy, collaborate with staff, and support accurate, compliant food service operations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred..
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree. Preferred Field-of-Expertise: AAS in Culinary Arts

Work Experience:

• Minimum Experience: Three (3) months Cook's experience or training in a commercial environment.
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year experience in quantity cooking in healthcare or hotel/restaurant; demonstrated culinary work experience.

What additional preferences we're seeking

10am-6pm

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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