Cook

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,393,000 - 68,177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays including Juneteenth

Growth opportunities

Job summary

iCare Health Network in Hartford, CT is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. The role includes hot/cold meal prep, adherence to meal schedules, and strict safety standards.

Strong teamwork and English language skills are essential. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities accrue, with state and federal regulatory compliance emphasized.

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; patience and tact
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; punctuality
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

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. Foods cooked to required temperatures per FDA Food Code.
• Performs tasks per Facility policies and procedures; reports to Department Head; complies with regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

English proficiency

Punctuality

Job description

Cook rates start at $20.69/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.