Cook

Icare-Health-Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Icare-Health-Network in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Cook to join their kitchen team. The Cook will prepare food for residents, maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation and compliance with health regulations. Qualifications include strong teamwork skills, the ability to manage large meals, and proficiency in English. The position offers competitive health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills necessary to prepare large portions of meals.
• Must be a supportive team member and an example of positive teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals, and beverages.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Safety and sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Job description

Chelsea Place Care Center is looking for a cook to join their kitchen team!

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 teamwork.
• 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.

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