COOK/PREP COOK (PART TIME 20-24 HOURS) in Avon, Connecticut at AVON HEALTH CENTER

Avon Health Center, family owned since 1974, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice and respite care. We are a 120 bed facility with a 30 bed post-acute/rehab unit. Our Facility has an excellent reputation in the community and we are looking for caring persons to provide leadership and drive the quality care we are known for to our residents.

We are hiring for a part time (20-24 hours) cook/prep cook. This position requires every other weekend.

The successful candidates must be able to perform the day-to-day activities of the Food Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards to assure our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. Ideally you should be able to work in a fast paced environment, be very detail oriented and work well under pressure. 24 hours per week including every other weekend.

$20-$23/hour DOE

The ideal candidate:

• Must be familiar with altered texture diets
• Must be comfortable supervising staff on some shifts
• Be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, staff and government personnel.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies without restrictions.
• Ideally be ServSafe-certified - this is a plus!
• Should have 1-2 years of cooking experience including scratch cooking and experience with purees
• Must be able to communicate well
• Must be able to work independently and as a team
• Must be able to read and speak English

Benefits for this part time position include:

• Generous Paid Time Office (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for both Employee & immediate family)
• Uniform Allowance
• Weekend Shift Differentials

Required:

• Ability to work every other weekend and some holidays