Cook - Food and Nutrition

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network where your culinary skills will shine! As a cook, you'll prepare delicious meals that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, you will be part of a team that values every moment. Bring your creativity in garnishing and recipe development to a place that prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of many while advancing your career in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Program

Work/Life Balance

Community Education Initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook in a large-volume institution preferred.
• Ability to read, speak English, and follow recipes cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to selected menus and approved recipes.
• Comply with health, sanitation, safety, and food handling standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Recipe Development

Basic Math Skills

Education

Associates Degree

Culinary Certification

Tools

Institutional Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Location Detail: Natchaug-Dietary (10190)

Shift Detail: 5:00a-2:30p / 10:00a-6:30p, weekends and holidays as needed

Work Location Type: In Person

Work where every moment matters.

Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who take pride in their work, knowing that every moment counts. Become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food according to selected menus, approved recipes, and production sheets, with knowledge of quantity cooking.
• Complete all food preparations in a timely manner, ensuring foods meet required serving temperatures.
• Use creativity in garnishing, decorating, and developing new recipes.
• Comply with health, sanitation, safety, HACCP, and food handling standards.
• Adhere to quality and cost containment standards.
• Report to the Food Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Culinary Certification of Accreditation preferred.
• QFO (Qualified Food Operator Certificate) preferred or required within six months of employment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook in a large-volume institution preferred.
• Ability to read, speak English, and follow recipes cost-effectively.
• Basic Math skills.
• Ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment.
• Quantity production experience preferred.
• Ability to tolerate lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 80 pounds and long-term standing.

We take great care of careers.

With locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization at the forefront—bringing new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to many. We believe that thriving employees lead to a thriving organization, which is why we offer a competitive benefits program designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.