Therapeutic Diet Cook

Fresh River Healthcare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cook at Fresh River Healthcare in Hartford, CT prepares meals for residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods and beverages, accommodating restricted textures, maintaining meal schedules, ensuring safety per FDA Food Code, proper storage, and compliance with policies; adheres to regulations and reports incidents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare large portions of meals.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of positive team work
• Serves as a role model to peers through initiative, self direction and enthusiasm; willingness to handle difficult residents
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; punctuality to assigned shifts
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Assures all food items are handled properly to insure safety and sanitation standards according to state and federal regulations.
• Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Ensures foods are cooked to appropriate temperatures per FDA Food Code.
• Must perform all tasks per Facility policies and as instructed by Department Head.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations including Code of Conduct and Resident Rights.

Skills

Large portions prep

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

The Cook at Fresh River Healthcare in Hartford, CT prepares meals for residents at scheduled times, following sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods and beverages, accommodating restricted textures, maintaining meal schedules, ensuring safety per FDA Food Code, proper storage, and compliance with policies; adheres to regulations and reports incidents.