Therapeutic Diets Cook (Temp/Per Diem)

Fresh River Healthcare; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Windsor is seeking a temporary Cook to prepare meals for residents while ensuring sanitation and safety. Candidates should demonstrate food preparation skills, a positive team attitude, and proficiency in English. Top health insurance and other benefits are offered. This position provides excellent growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills to prepare large portions of meals.
• Must be a supportive team member demonstrating teamwork.
• Must exhibit patience, tact, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and work performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods for residents at scheduled meal times.
• Maintains meal schedules and follows safety standards.
• Stores, covers, and refrigerates food items properly.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation for large portions

Team collaboration

Positive attitude and patience

Good attendance record

Proficiency in English

Job description

Fresh River is currently looking for a temporary 24 hour Cook as well as per diem candidates.

Summary:

The primary role of the Cook is to prepare food for the facility residents at scheduled meal times while following appropriate sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

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. Insures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to latest FDA Food Code.

• Must perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the Facility’s established policies and procedures and as instructed by Department Head.

• Complies with local, state and federal regulations relating to their responsibilities, including the Code of Conduct, Resident Rights and Corporate Compliance; serves as a mandatory reporter of all resident related 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; must exhibit patience, tact and a cheerful disposition; as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents

• Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; must punctually arrive to work as assigned

• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits

• Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.

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