Cook

Newport Academy; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Services Team Member to deliver high‑quality meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests in a warm dining environment. You will support kitchen operations, prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event foods under the Chef de Cuisine, and ensure presentation meets our standards.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience; State Food Safety Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One–three years of culinary or food service experience preferred.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen and maintain an organized workspace.
• Prepare and present meals and snacks daily according to recipes and menus.
• Follow the Chef de Cuisine's guidance and adjust for dietary restrictions.
• Maintain health and safety standards and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Engage with clients and guests to ensure a positive dining experience.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Culinary Services Team Member at Newport Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our clients, families, and guests. Your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks that align with our standards of culinary excellence, all while fostering a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

Essential Duties:

1. Kitchen Operations:
   • Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring all operations run smoothly.
   • Maintain a well-organized and efficient kitchen environment.
2. Meal Preparation:
   • Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, ensuring high-quality standards.
   • Create and present food for parent weekends and other special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
3. Menu Execution:
   • Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine, adhering to all recipes and presentation guidelines.
   • Adjust meal preparations based on communicated dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
4. Nutritional Standards:
   • Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, as directed, to support the well‑being of our clients.
5. Kitchen Cleanliness:
   • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness, including regular cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food preparation.
   • Adhere to state health and hygiene requirements, as well as Newport Healthcare standards.
6. Guest Engagement:
   • Engage positively with parents and other guests, building appropriate rapport with clients to enhance their dining experience and foster positive associations with mealtimes.
7. Team Participation:
   • Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed, contributing to team collaboration and skill development.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One – three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Join Us:

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you’re looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.

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