Cook

Elim Park Baptist Home; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Elim Park Baptist Home is seeking a full-time cook to prepare hot and cold items across several dining venues, from Conservatory fine dining to Bistro and outdoor spaces. You will follow production sheets, adhere to recipes, and maintain sanitary workflows in a mission-driven, supportive environment.

As a nonprofit faith-based employer, the facility emphasizes high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and a culture focused on wellness, purpose, and community relationships.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Degree or Certificate in Culinary preferred or equivalent experience of 3-5 years.
• Serv Safe Certified.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
• Ability to prepare menu items as directed.
• Knowledge of essentials of food and cost control.
• Knowledge of food presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Highly positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food indicated by the production sheet according to recipe and standards.
• Prepares all food according to schedule
• Participates in continuing education programs
• Achieves customer satisfaction with food prepared.
• Attends scheduled meetings and inservices.
• Adheres to unit standards of dress.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Serv Safe Certified

Read recipes

Food presentation

Cost control knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certificate

3-5 years experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHESHIRE, CT 06410

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Certification

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Experience a Workplace Where Culture, Wellness, and Purpose Come Together

Work under Executive Chef Anthony Camilleri, former contestant on Chopped, restaurant owner, and who supervised the openings of several of Connecticut’s finest restaurants. Work in one of Elim Parks several restaurants including fine dining in our Conservatory, contemporary Italian in our Bistro, or our outdoor restaurant The Summer Shack. Elim Park also has a Smoothie Bar, Gelato Bar, a New Haven Diner concept, and a European Panini offering. Elim Park serves high quality cooked to order food by using locally sourced fresh ingredients. No more late-night closings, all our restaurants close at 7:30pm. Come experience the positive supportive Elim Park culture where we strive to elevate every day.

Step into a uniquely inspiring environment where meaningful work meets a mission-driven culture. As a nonprofit, faith-based organization, we are dedicated to redefining senior living—celebrating life, dignity, and connection in everything we do.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships and witness the impact of your care each day.

• Be part of a mission that matters
• Form meaningful connections
• Thrive in a supportive, values-driven workplace
• Choose a career with purpose and lasting impact

General Description

Responsible for preparing hot and cold food items using a variety of production tools, techniques, and equipment. Perform duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures, ensuring meal and service demands are met while maintaining sanitary work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares all food indicated by the production sheet according to recipe and standards.
• Prepares all food according to schedule
• Participates in continuing education programs
• Achieves customer satisfaction with food prepared.
• Attends scheduled meetings and inservices.
• Adheres to unit standards of dress.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Degree or Certificate in Culinary preferred or equivalent experience of 3-5 years.
• Serv Safe Certified.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
• Ability to prepare menu items as directed.
• Knowledge of essentials of food and cost control.
• Knowledge of food presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Highly positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Must be of good physical and mental health.
• Able to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, walk, use hands, talk, taste and smell.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.
• Wears appropriate clothing/uniform. Appearance is neat and well kept
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, company-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Employees who are hired to work more than 14 hours per week are eligible to accrue paid time off (PTO). Additional employee discounts and benefits are offered.

Elim Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status