Cook

Fresh River Healthcare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cook at Fresh River Healthcare in Hartford, CT prepares meals for residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods and beverages, accommodating restricted textures, maintaining meal schedules, ensuring safety per FDA Food Code, proper storage, and compliance with policies; adheres to regulations and reports 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; willingness to handle difficult residents
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; punctuality to assigned shifts
• 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. Ensures foods are cooked to appropriate temperatures per FDA Food Code.
• Must perform all tasks per Facility policies and as instructed by Department Head.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations including Code of Conduct and Resident Rights.

Skills

Large portions prep

Teamwork

English proficiency

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.