Resident Dining Cook — Therapeutic Diets (Nights/Weekends)

Civita Health; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Civita Care Center at West River in Milford, CT is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, adhering to therapeutic diets and standardized recipes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service, and aims to obtain Serve Safe within 2 months; shift flexibility includes nights, weekends, and holidays; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience.
• Knowledge of specialized diets.
• Skilled Nursing experience.
• Be willing to become Serve Safe certified within 2 months of hire date.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess strong communication skills in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals for residents, adhering to therapeutic diets and standardized recipes in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep the food service work areas clean and maintaining a neat workspace.
• Operate kitchen equipment efficiently and ensuring it's properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Preparing, washing, sanitizing, and handling pots, pans, and cooking utensils safely and hygienically.
• Engage in quality improvement activities such as maintaining temperature logs for food and refrigeration, following HACCP rules, and complying with Department of Public Health regulations.
• Assigning and supervising dietary aides according to schedules.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

Skills

Food service experience

Serve Safe certification within 2+2|2|

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree or training

Job description

Civita Care Center at West River in Milford, CT is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, adhering to therapeutic diets and standardized recipes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service, and aims to obtain Serve Safe within 2 months; shift flexibility includes nights, weekends, and holidays; strong English communication is essential.