Compassionate Part-Time Cook for Therapeutic Diets

Touchpoints at Manchester; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Union Benefits

Job summary

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals for facility residents during scheduled times, while following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. The role includes dietary aide responsibilities and teamwork within the kitchen staff.

The candidate will handle hot and cold foods, maintain meal schedules, and ensure safety standards per state and federal regulations, including proper food storage and cooking temperatures.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing large portions of meals.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) required.
• Strong attendance and reliability to arrive on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures for diets.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Ensures food handling meets safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Stores, covers and refrigerates items; cooks to correct FDA temperatures.
• Follows facility policies and reports to Department Head as instructed.
• Complies with regulations and acts as a reporter for resident incidents.

Skills

Large-scale meal prep

Team player

English proficiency

Patience and tact

Job description

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals for facility residents during scheduled times, while following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. The role includes dietary aide responsibilities and teamwork within the kitchen staff.

The candidate will handle hot and cold foods, maintain meal schedules, and ensure safety standards per state and federal regulations, including proper food storage and cooking temperatures.