Cook, 1st and 2nd Shift, 32 hours, Nutritional Services

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA

Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Shift Differentials

Pay-for-Performance

Career Growth and Mentorship

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is seeking a cook to join the Nutritional Services Department in Putnam, Connecticut. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for hospital patients, staff, and catering events, while maintaining clean and safe work areas.

The position requires high school completion and HACCP knowledge, with at least one year of cooking experience in hospital, institutional, or restaurant settings. Benefits and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity cooking and HACCP principles.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Knowledge of sanitation and proper storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and catering events.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and storage areas.
• Restock and set up work area; assist in tray line service.
• Assist in planning food item needs to meet menu requirements.

Skills

Quantity cooking

HACCP knowledge

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Cookto join our Nutritional Services Department inPutnam, Connecticut. If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Putnam, CT

Hours: 32hours per week

Schedule: Day Shift

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Earned Time Off – Includes Vacations and Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $5,000 (36–40 hours) or $2,500 (20–35 hours) per fiscal year.
• Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Pay-for-Performance opportunities
• Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, and Food Truck Fridays
• Weekly Pay - get paid every week for added flexibility

Cook Summary:

As a cook, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for performing a variety of food preparation duties for the hospital patients, employees and customers, as well as food for catering events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide variety of preparation and cooking duties relative to all meal services and catering.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work areas, equipment, and storage areas.
• Maintains and sets-up work area; restocking all items as needed.
• Assists in tray line service and set up for patient meals.
• Assists in the planning of food item needs to meet menu requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Technical or related food service training preferred.
• HACCP certification or equivalent necessary within six months from date of hire.

Experience:

• One year in hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of quantity cooking procedures and techniques of production. Knowledge of HACCP principles. Ability to recognize food items which may be unsuitable for service. Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions and recipes. Understand and apply appropriate sanitation and storage principles.
• Reads instructions, rules and policies. Ability to research unfamiliar words in dictionary for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables in or from the situations encountered on the job.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Compute ratio, rate, and percent. Performs operations with units such as cup, pint, quart, gallons, ounces and pounds.
• Speaks clearly and succinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation, variation in word order, using present, perfect, and future tenses.
• Determines time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination of and/or reporting on events.
• Talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to helpers or assistants.
• Ability to start, stop, control and adjust the progress of machines or equipment. Uses tools to work, move or guide objects or material.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values

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