Culinary Lead: Precision Meals & Kitchen Excellence

Newport Healthcare; Seymour (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Seymour, CT is seeking a dedicated kitchen cook to ensure meals and snacks meet our culinary standard of excellence. You will support the daily preparation and presentation for clients, families, and guests.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety, accurate recipe production, and adherence to health standards. Three to five years of kitchen experience and a state food safety certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three–five years of kitchen experience with increasing responsibility.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal.
• Prepare and present lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Quality check all meals and snacks served during shift.
• Ensure recipes are produced accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to Department of Public Health Standards for safety and sanitation.
• Follow proper chain of command and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen cleanliness

Food safety awareness

Meal prep

Quality control

Recipe execution

Problem solving

Following chain of command

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for ensuring that the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks to clients, families and guests meets Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary

excellence.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floor, dishes after each meal and food prep per Department of Public Health Standards.
• Ensure the safety of clients with dietary restrictions and/or preferences.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Quality check all meals and snacks served during shift.
• Ensure recipes are produced accurately and efficiently.
• Resourcefully solve any culinary related issues that arise during shift, and/or follow proper chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three – five years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in various kitchen settings required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Compensation $25.37 to $35.36 per hour based on education and experience.