Cook (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is hiring a Cook for DAY/EVENING SHIFTS. This full-time role involves preparing meals for residents, patients, staff and visitors according to approved recipes and production sheets.

Winner requires 3-5 years of large-volume cooking, ability to read and follow instructions in English, and ServSafe certification is preferred. Shifts may start as early as 4:30 AM and run through the day, with EOW scheduling.

Qualifications

• Education: High School, Vocational School/Technical Training.
• Experience: 3-5 years with large volume cooking.
• Licensure: ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and production sheets to prepare and produce all food for residents, patients, cafeteria, and catering services.
• Ensures all food meets department standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance by following approved recipes.
• Plans and executes production within time restraints for each meal service and venue.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to keep food at safe serving temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe operation of cooking equipment and utensils.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, blender, robot coupe and grill.
• Reports concerns regarding food or equipment to the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Large-volume cooking

HACCP knowledge

Education

High School diploma or Vocational/Technical Training

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

Cook (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day/Evening Shift 40hrs/wk/EOW

Shifts vary from as early as 4:30AM to 7:00PM

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

The Cook is responsible for food preparation by following approved recipes for residents, patients, employees and visitors.

Cook - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus and productions sheets to prepare and produce all food needed for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services.
• Ensures that all food prepared meet the department standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance by following approved recipes.
• Plans and executes the production of all food needed within the time restraints for each meal service and venue.
• Follows HACCP guidelines during the cooking process to ensure all food products are within safe serving temperature
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and safe operation
• Can work with a variety of kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, blender, robot coupe and grill.
• Reports any concerns regarding food and equipment to appropriate manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School, Vocational School/Technical Training

Experience: 3-5 years with large volume cooking

Licensure: ServSafe Certified preferred

Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English. Can perform basic mathematical skills.

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