Cook

iCare Health Network; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Fresh River in Connecticut is seeking a temporary 24-hour cook and per diem candidates to join our dietary team. The role focuses on preparing hot and cold meals, including modified textures, while following scheduled menus and safety protocols.

The cook will ensure proper food handling, storage at correct temperatures, and adherence to latest FDA guidelines. English proficiency and reliable attendance are required for excellent patient care support.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare large portions of meals.
• Supportive team member contributing to positive teamwork.
• Patience, tact and cheerful disposition when assisting residents.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctual arrival.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Ensures food items are handled safely to meet sanitation standards.
• Stores, covers, and refrigerates items; cooks to FDA temperature guidelines.
• Complies with facility policies and reports incidents as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Attendance punctuality

English proficiency

Job description

Fresh River is currently looking for a temporary 24 hour Cook as well as per diem candidates.

Summary:

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Assures all food items are handled properly to insure safety and sanitation standards according to state and federal regulations.
• Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Insures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to latest FDA Food Code.
• Must perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the Facility’s established policies and procedures and as instructed by Department Head.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations relating to their responsibilities, including the Code of Conduct, Resident Rights and Corporate Compliance; serves as a mandatory reporter of all resident related incidents

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare large portions of meals.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of positive team work
• Serves as a role model to peers through initiative, self direction and enthusiasm; must exhibit patience, tact and a cheerful disposition; as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; must punctually arrive to work as assigned
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits
• Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.

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