Hospital Kitchen Cook – Precise, High-Volume Meal Prep

hhccareers; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT is looking for a cook to prepare meals according to menus, recipes and production sheets, ensuring timely preparation and proper cooking temperatures. You will help garnish and plate, while adhering to HACCP, safety, sanitation, and cost standards.

The role requires 1 year of cooking or 3 years of related food service experience, HS diploma or GED preferred, and solid English reading/writing skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking or 3 years of related food service experience.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations.
• 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Serv Safe Food Handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes and ensures proper temperatures.
• Prepares and distributes food at correct temperatures.
• Maintains production records and logs.
• Performs cleaning and sanitary duties per health codes.
• Attends department meetings and supports quality improvement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Cooking

Basic math

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT is looking for a cook to prepare meals according to menus, recipes and production sheets, ensuring timely preparation and proper cooking temperatures. You will help garnish and plate, while adhering to HACCP, safety, sanitation, and cost standards.

The role requires 1 year of cooking or 3 years of related food service experience, HS diploma or GED preferred, and solid English reading/writing skills.