Cook

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays and benefits

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a Per Diem Cook to prepare meals for facility residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. Dining services staff collaborate to ensure quality nutrition and patient comfort in a respectful environment.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods, maintaining meal schedules, and ensuring safety standards. The role requires precise sanitation, adherence to dietary guidelines, and a cooperative attitude with the care

Qualifications

• Experience preparing large portions.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and dietary requirements.
• Strong team player with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods including modified textures for restricted/therapeutic diets.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation per state/federal regulations and FDA guidelines.
• Stores, covers, and refrigerates items; cooks to appropriate temperatures.
• Performs tasks per Facility policies and supervisors’ instructions.
• Complies with regulations and Resident Rights; reports incidents as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Therapeutic diets

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

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. Dietary aide responsibilities also required.

Seeking a Per Diem Cook

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. Dietary aide responsibilities also 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. 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 No Cost 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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