Assistant Cook

2 months ago

Ithaca, United States Cayuga Health System Full time


Assistant Cook (Catering) - Full Time - Days - $1000 Signing Bonus


Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.


The Assistant Cook-Catering prepares food for catering events. AC-Catering will deliver, set-up, tear-down, and serve during catering events


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve meals for catering events. Deliver and set-up catering functions
  • Bake and deliver pastries to Café Express. Assist, as needed, with set-up and service at Café Express
  • Update catering functions in binder on a daily basis
  • Communicate daily with production for hot food needs
  • Place orders, as needed, for linens, equipment rentals, flowers, etc.
  • Assemble and deliver supplies to hospital units. Deliver supplies to courier for off-site locations
  • Complete monthly billing for department supplies and catering functions
  • Fill in on production positions, as needed.
  • Maintain catering storage, food storage and production areas in inspection-ready condition. Notify management of any needed supplies.
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal food safety and sanitation codes

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 1 years of cooking/food production.
  • 1 year of catering experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ years of catering experience
  • 3+ years of cooking experience
  • Servsafe or Food Safety Manager certified
  • 2 year culinary degree

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling and reaching.
  • May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold.
  • Primary work location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects.
  • A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.

Pay Range Disclosure:

  • $16.83 - $21.63 per hour plus benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.


If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .



I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.



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