Cook

Icarehn; Elmwood (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents, ensuring adherence to sanitation and dietary guidelines. The role involves teamwork, initiative, and handling challenging situations with care. Excellent benefits include top health insurance and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge to prepare large portions of meals.
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages.
• Maintains meal schedules and sanitation standards.
• Stores and refrigerates food items properly.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation Standards

Communication

Job description

Cook rates start at $18/hr

Summary:

The primary role of the Cook is to prepare food for the facility residents at scheduled meal times while following appropriate sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities:

• 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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