Cook

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,832 - 32,519; 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 dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods, maintaining meal schedules, and ensuring food safety compliance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate teamwork, patience, and a positive attitude while having proficiency in English. Great benefits include health insurance and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare large portions of meals.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record.
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages for residents.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Complies with regulations and serves as a mandatory reporter.

Skills

Team support

Meal preparation

Communication in English

Job description

Cook rates start at $20.09/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.