Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region’s finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.

Mercy Medical Center is a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital known for our compassionate doctors, nurses and health care staff that are committed to providing excellence in care to meet the health needs of our patients. Mercy has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totality—the body, mind and spirit. Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered.

Responsibilities of the Cook include:

• Ability to complete multiple different tasks of high quality at the same time
• Ability to follow recipes and produce food of high quality under the guidelines that have been set forth by his/her supervisor/executive chef
• Effectively manages time in a manner that allows him/her the appropriate time to effectively complete the tasks that are on hand
• Creates and presents food of high quality in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the executive chef

• Willingly accepts, and takes on added responsibilities that may not be included as part of the normal work schedule or indicated by his/her supervisor/executive chef
• Takes responsibility and accountability for the actions that are caused by his/her work that directly relate to the performance of the department
• The ability to effectively work in all phases of food service in the food and nutrition department as set forth by the executive chef
• Complies with the uniform policy as set forth by Mercy Hospital
• Arrives to work on time and ready to start as the scheduled time indicates, while conforming to the attendance policy set forth by human resources
• Works in a clean, safe environment while following HAACP guidelines involving the handling of food products and personal hygiene
• Treats co-workers, patients and guests with courtesy and respect
• Makes recommendations to the executive chef/supervisor on ways to improve quality and/or work performance

​​Requirements for the Cook role include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Culinary degree preferred
• 5 years' experience as a cook in a large volume quality food service operation or 3 years' experience along with graduation from a certified culinary school
• Serve Safe Certificate preferred.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.