Cook

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Union Benefits: 1199

Job summary

iCare Health Network in Hartford, CT is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for facility residents at scheduled times, while following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods and beverages, including modified textures; maintaining meal schedules; ensuring safe handling and proper temperatures per the latest FDA Food Code; and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to work well in a team and support others.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong time management for meal schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods and beverages, including modified textures for diets.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules and portioning.
• Ensures all items are handled safely to meet sanitation standards and regulations.
• Stores, covers, and refrigerates items; checks temperatures per FDA Food Code.
• Adheres to facility policies and reports incidents as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Food safety

Time management

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.