Cook

Civita Care Center; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Civita Care Meadowbrook is hiring a full-time Cook in Connecticut to join our care team. You will prepare quality meals under the direction of our Director of Dining Services in a facility-focused setting.

We offer $20.30 per hour with weekly pay; prior dietary experience is preferred but not required, as we can train the right candidate. Duties include dietary adherence, food safety, and presenting appealing meals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Must know dining service procedures and relevant regulations.
• Must possess leadership ability and supervise others.
• Must maintain sanitation and proper supplies and areas.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature and visual appeal of food.
• Monitor nourishments and follow recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Cooking large quantities

English language

Independent decision making

Interpersonal/tact

Leadership/supervision

Sanitation awareness

Patience and enthusiasm

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Cook to join our dynamic care team at Civita Care Meadowbrook!

$20.30 an hour with weekly pay.

Here at Civita Care Meadowbrook, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Cook, the primary purpose of your position is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services.

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary. We can train the right candidate!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.

• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.

• Maintain visual appeal of the food.

• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.

• Assure proper portion control.

• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.

• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations.

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level, they are currently functioning.

Civita Care Meadowbrook Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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