Day/Evening Cook — High-Volume Kitchen Expert

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is hiring a Cook for day/evening shifts. The role offers 40 hours per week with early morning to evening hours (4:30AM–7:00PM) and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

The Cook will prepare meals for residents and staff following approved recipes, maintain HACCP standards, ensure food quality, and operate a range of kitchen equipment; ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or Vocational Training.
• Experience: 3–5 years with large volume cooking.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and production sheets to prepare food for residents and staff.
• Ensures food meets quality, freshness, taste and appearance standards.
• Plans production for each meal service within time constraints.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to keep foods at safe temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Operates equipment such as knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, ovens, blender, robot coupe and grill.
• Reports concerns regarding food or equipment to the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Kitchen equipment handling

Reading/writing English

Education

High School or Vocational Training

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is hiring a Cook for day/evening shifts. The role offers 40 hours per week with early morning to evening hours (4:30AM–7:00PM) and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

The Cook will prepare meals for residents and staff following approved recipes, maintain HACCP standards, ensure food quality, and operate a range of kitchen equipment; ServSafe certification is preferred.