Cook

Newport Academy; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Services Team Member to prepare and present meals, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and support events for clients and families in Seymour, CT.

You will work under the Chef de Cuisine to execute menus, adjust for dietary needs, and engage with guests to enhance the dining experience. A strong team player with kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of applicable kitchen experience.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring operations run smoothly.
• Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine and adhere to recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Provide healthful, nutritious meals and snacks aligned with standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes.
• Engage positively with parents and guests to enhance dining experiences.
• Participate in baking or cooking groups to support team collaboration and skill development.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1–3 years of applicable kitchen experience

State Food Safety Certification preferred

Job description

What Youll Do

As a Culinary Services Team Member at Newport Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our clients, families, and guests. Your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks that align with our standards of culinary excellence, all while fostering a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

Essential Duties:

1. Kitchen Operations:

   • Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring all operations run smoothly.
   • Maintain a well-organized and efficient kitchen environment.

2. Meal Preparation:

   • Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, ensuring high-quality standards.
   • Create and present food for parent weekends and other special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.

3. Menu Execution:

   • Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine, adhering to all recipes and presentation guidelines.
   • Adjust meal preparations based on communicated dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.

4. Nutritional Standards:

   • Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, as directed, to support the well-being of our clients.

5. Kitchen Cleanliness:

   • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness, including regular cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food preparation.
   • Adhere to state health and hygiene requirements, as well as Newport Healthcare standards.

6. Guest Engagement:

   • Engage positively with parents and other guests, building appropriate rapport with clients to enhance their dining experience and foster positive associations with mealtimes.

7. Team Participation:

   • Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed, contributing to team collaboration and skill development.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One – three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.