Per Diem Cook — High-Volume, Care-Focused Kitchen

Masonicare Corp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare is seeking a Cook (PER DIEM) at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT. The role involves preparing meals for residents, patients, employees and visitors by following approved recipes and menus.

You will ensure food quality, safety, and timely production under HACCP guidelines, operate kitchen equipment, and supervise food service staff as needed. Requires HS diploma or technical training; 3-5 years high-volume cooking; ServSafe preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or Vocational/Technical Training
• Experience: 3-5 years with large volume cooking
• Licensure: ServSafe Certification preferred
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to read, write and comprehend basic English; basic math

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and production sheets to prepare food for residents, patients, employees and visitors.
• Ensures all food meets department standards of quality, freshness, taste and appearance per recipes.
• Plans and produces food within time restraints for each meal service and venue.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to keep products within safe serving temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe operation of cooking equipment and utensils.
• Operates kitchen tools (knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, blender, robot coupe, grill).
• Provides guidance and indirect oversight of food service staff; reports concerns to the manager.

Job description

Masonicare is seeking a Cook (PER DIEM) at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT. The role involves preparing meals for residents, patients, employees and visitors by following approved recipes and menus.

You will ensure food quality, safety, and timely production under HACCP guidelines, operate kitchen equipment, and supervise food service staff as needed. Requires HS diploma or technical training; 3-5 years high-volume cooking; ServSafe preferred.