Cook

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals for residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets. Dietary aide duties may also be required.

The role requires preparing hot and cold meals, maintaining meal schedules, and ensuring safety and quality in line with regulations. This position offers growth opportunities within the facility and benefits as listed in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing large portions for a facility.
• Ability to follow meal schedules and dietary requirements.
• Proficient in English reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods and beverages, including modified textures.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation per state and federal regulations.
• Stores, covers and refrigerates items; cooks to correct temperatures per FDA guidelines.
• Follows facility policies and reports incidents as required.

Skills

Food prep

Team player

English proficiency

Safety & sanitation

Job description

Touchpoints at Manchester is looking for a part time cook to join the 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. 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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