Cook

Icare-Health-Networ; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Silver Springs Care Center is seeking a cook for a 32-hour workweek to prepare and serve meals for residents in a structured facility. The role requires adherence to sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets, with emphasis on safety, schedules, and proper food handling.

The position offers opportunities for growth, paid holidays, and competitive health benefits through the organization. English proficiency, teamwork, and reliability are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare large portions of meals.
• Demonstrates teamwork and positive attitude.
• Professional conduct and safe handling per regulations.
• Punctual attendance and reliable work history.
• English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures.
• Maintains and follows meal schedules.
• Ensures all foods are handled safely to meet sanitation standards per regulations.
• Stores, covers and refrigerates items; cooks to FDA guidelines.
• Follows facility policies and reports incidents as instructed.

Skills

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Attendance

English proficiency

Job description

Silver Springs Care Center is looking for a 32 hour Cook. The positions will prepare and serve 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.