Nutritional Service Worker/Cook | Per Diem/As Needed | Gouverneur Hospital

Rochester General Hospital

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SLH - GH Main (40) Until 10/3/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Job Title: Nutritional Service Worker/Cook

Department: Food and Nutrition Services

Location: Gouverneur Hospital

Address: 77 W Barney Street, Gouverneur

Hours Per Week: Per Diem / As Needed

Schedule: Shifts are either 6am-2:30pm or 10a-6:30p includes weekends as needed

 

SUMMARY:

  The responsibilities of this classification include preparing, serving and delivering food to the units for patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Preparation & Service

  • Assists in preparing food in a timely manner to meet meal period deadlines.

  • Prepares meals following established menus and approved recipes.

  • Ensures food is visually appealing for patients.

  • Assists with special catering events as required.

Safety & Compliance

  • Follows proper procedures and protocols for safe food handling.

  • Adheres to safety practices when operating equipment.

  • Reports and addresses environmental safety concerns in the nutrition department.

  • Complies with national food safety procedures and facility policies.

  • Completes annual mandatory training in a timely manner.

Administrative & Quality Support

  • Participates in facility-wide QAPI programs.

  • Assists with clerical tasks such as data entry and patient tray tickets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1 year of similar food service experience in institutional setting

  • High School diploma/GED

  • Secondary culinary education, or BOCES training in culinary arts

  • ServSafe Certification

UNION:

1199 SEIU (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.64 - $28.23

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Prepare, serve, and deliver food in a hospital setting adhering to safety and quality standards.

Job title

Nutritional Service Worker/Cook

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Gouverneur Hospital, on-site, per diem schedule

Salary

$0k–$0k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food safetyfood preparationcateringclerical

Preferred skills

culinary artsservsafe certification

Specializations

food preparationsafety protocolshospital food service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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