Cook

Parkvillecarectr; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays (Juneteenth)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Parkvillecarectr is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at scheduled times, while following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. You will prepare hot and cold foods, participate in meal planning, and ensure food safety according to state and federal regulations.

Strong teamwork, reliability, and clear English communication are essential to succeed in this role at our facility. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare large portions of meals.
• Team member contributing to a positive work environment.
• Patience, tact and cheerful disposition with residents.
• Punctual attendance and reliable work record.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Ensures food handling safety and sanitation per state/federal rules.
• Stores, covers and refrigerates items; cooks to FDA-recommended temps.
• Performs tasks per facility policies and department guidance.
• Complies with regulations and reports resident incidents as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Attendance reliability

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.