Cook (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cook (Per Diem) to prepare and produce food for residents and catering services. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of large volume cooking experience and be ServSafe Certified. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, planning meal production, and maintaining safety standards in the kitchen. This role requires the ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with large volume cooking.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food for resident and cafeteria services.
• Ensure food meets standards for quality and appearance.
• Plan and execute food production within time restraints.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of cooking equipment.

Skills

Large volume cooking

Kitchen equipment operation

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School, Vocational School/Technical Training

Job description

Cook (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Per Diem - Looking for coverage for days/evenings/weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus and production 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.