Cook- Food and Nutrition

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Greater Manchester Region is seeking a Cook II to prepare and serve high-quality meals for patients and customers in a hospital setting. You will follow HACCP, portion control, and standardized recipes while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise temperature checks, and training of junior cooks. Serve Safe certification is strongly preferred; HS diploma desired; healthcare culinary experience valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is highly desirable but not required.
• Serve Safe Certification strongly preferred; if absent, obtain QFO within 30 days of hire.
• Culinary Degree is strongly preferred but not required.
• Annual completion of mandatory education and departmental training.
• Five or more years of culinary experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portioning and packaging food items for patients and customers.
• Prepare and cook high quality hot and cold foods following HACCP procedures.
• Calibrate thermometers and take food temperatures for safety checks.
• Set up hot food to maximize presentation and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification

Culinary degree

Tools

Thermometers

Food production equipment

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, over 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 as an Attendant.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook II position performs a wide variety of functions to ensure high quality, sanitary food service to patients and customers. The primary tasks of this position include but are not limited to: portioning/packaging food items; preparing and cooking high quality hot and cold food items for patients and customers following HACCP and departmental procedures; slicing and cutting food products; following standardized recipes; completion of HACCP and production paperwork; taking food temperatures and calibrating thermometers; setting up hot food to maximize presentation; communication of recipe ingredients and portion size to servers; safe use and maintenance of all production equipment; proper storage and utilization of leftover food products following HACCP and departmental procedures; assist the Executive Chef with training and education of cooks; and helping to maintain the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen.

COMPETENCIES

• Must have English reading and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients, and care providers within the work environment.
• Must be able to write and follow written instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills such as addition and subtraction to accurately complete required paperwork.
• Strong organizational and time management skills desired.
• Must have excellent time management skills and be able to balance multiple priorities.
• Must be able to consistently exhibit considerate interpersonal relations with co-workers and maintain a strong customer service attitude, as demonstrated by behavior, when communicating and interacting with co-workers, patients, and visitors

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent is highly desirable but not required.
• Serve Safe Certification strongly preferred. Absent Serve Safe Certification incumbent must obtain QFO within 30 days of hire.
• Culinary Degree is strongly preferred but not required.
• Annual completion of mandatory education is required as well as attendance at departmental training provided by management.
• Five or more years of culinary experience in a health care environment preferred.

We take great care of careers

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this isyour moment