Cook II

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a skilled institutional cook responsible for preparing food for various services, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent experience and be proficient in food handling and safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least two years of institutional cooking experience.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cool foods using standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Serve and plate meals for patient services as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the work area.

Skills

Food Handling

Interpersonal Skills

Record Keeping

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Responsible for preparing food for the dining room, patients, and special functions under the general direction of the Food Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes, production sheets, and HACCP records.
• Maintain principles of proper food production and related activities.
• Serve and plate meals for patient services as needed.
• Control quantity and quality of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and cleanliness.
• Clean work area throughout and at the end of shift.
• Assist with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Maintain Food Safety Certification through an approved vendor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

At least two years of institutional cooking experience or an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. Food Safety Certification required from an approved vendor. Ability to read, write, use simple arithmetic, and keep records. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels. Proficiency in English required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations leading advances in medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative health programs.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: Applicants and incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.