Cook in Hartford, Connecticut at Church Homes Incorporated dba Avery Heights/Noble Horizons

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Cook
Department: Dining
Job Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Work Hours:

• Total hours: 36 per week
• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Location: Avery Heights
Purpose of Job Position: The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare food and be responsible for the preparation and service of all foods for residents and guests.
Job Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Experience in restaurant and institutional cooking.
• Restaurant experience must include Roundsman background and A la Carte line work.
• Must have knowledge of weights and measures.
• Must be honest, dependable, and exhibit a warm, cheerful, and caring manner.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food using standard recipes and standard portion sizes according to production sheets.
• Eliminate waste through the proper use of leftovers.
• Report overproduction to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Ensure the proper use and safety of food.
• Frequently check the kitchen and equipment for sanitation and safety.
• Ensure hot foods are brought up to a safe temperature of at least 140 degrees and that foods to be cooled down to below 45 degrees are done as quickly as possible.
• Follow strict infection control procedures, paying close attention to temperature control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education And Training

• Minimum grade school, prefer High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience as a Cook preferable with restaurant and healthcare setting experience but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $ 22.80 per hour.