Cook

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare network where every moment matters! As a key player in the kitchen, you'll prepare meals that meet high standards and ensure patient satisfaction. With a focus on quality and safety, your role will involve following recipes, managing food temperatures, and maintaining a clean workspace. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits program. Be part of a team that is making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Program

Career Development Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in compliance with guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Ensures stations are stocked and food is prepared on time.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Time Management

HACCP Guidelines

Education

Fluency in English

Job description

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

Shift Detail: Any combination of the following:6a-230p, 10a-630p, or 4hr shifts.Weekends and Holidays will apply.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Summary:
• Prepares food in compliance with guidelines and standardized recipes.

Responsibilities:
• Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Follows cooking schedule to ensure food will be ready at specified times. Confers with chef regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adheres to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in the storage, handling and preparation of food as well as in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.
• Operate all equipment used in a safe manner.
• Ensures temperatures are monitored for safe food service and take corrective action when needed.
• Ensures stations are stocked to prevent running out of items.
• Responsible for proper preparation and food planning to optimize holding temperature and ease of services.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Work Experience:
• 1 year cooking experience required.

Wetake great care of careers.

With locations around the state, HartfordHealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development andgrowth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge –helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and communityeducation to countless men, women and children. We know that a thrivingorganization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefitsprogram designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters.And this is your moment.