Cook

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Pension Benefits through Union

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral program

Paid training

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our dedicated kitchen team. You will prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to the menu and serving numbers, following proper methods and temperatures.

Responsibilities include serving meals per dietary guidelines, monitoring portions, and assisting with special events. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related cooking experience, and strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work well in a team.
• Customer service oriented with ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Meal prep

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Ventilation/ sanitation

Job description

Cook

Overview

Part-Time Cook

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is seeking a cook to join our wonderful team!

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Pension Benefits through Union
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Referral program
• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.