Healthcare Kitchen Cook – Precision, Quality, Impact

Hartford HealthCare

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a detail-oriented cook to prepare food according to menus, recipes, and production sheets. You will ensure timely completion, monitor temperatures, and contribute to menu development under supervision.

Creativity in garnishing and recipe development may be used where appropriate. The role requires adherence to strict health and safety standards, accurate logging, and collaboration with Food Services managers.

Qualifications

1 year of cooking or 3 years of directly related food service experience required.
Must read, write, understand, and speak English.
Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations.
Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census or volume.
Writing skills required for completing production records and logs.

Responsibilities

Follows standardized recipes and parties to quantity and batch cook; garnish and decorate per standards.
Prepare and distribute food at correct temperatures; maintain sanitation and health standards.
Complete inventory, production records, temperatures, waste, substitution logs, and related reports daily.
Perform cleaning duties and assist with pots and pans as needed.
Attend meetings, provide feedback for quality improvements, and support department goals.
Perform other related duties as required.