Cook I - Food and Nutrition

Hartford HealthcareManchester, CT
Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I position performs a wide variety of functions to ensure high quality, sanitary food service to patients and customers. The primary tasks of this position include but are not limited to: portioning/packaging food items; preparing and cooking high quality hot and cold food items for patients and customers following HACCP and departmental procedures; slicing and cutting food products; following standardized recipes; completion of HACCP and production paperwork; taking food temperatures and calibrating thermometers; setting up hot food to maximize presentation; communication of recipe ingredients and portion size to servers; safe use and maintenance of all production equipment; proper storage and utilization of leftover food products following HACCP and departmental procedures; and helping to maintain the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen.

Requirements

  • English reading and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients and care providers within the work environment
  • Able to write and follow written instructions in English
  • Able to perform basic math skills such as addition and subtraction to accurately complete required paperwork
  • Excellent time management skills to be able to balance multiple priorities
  • Able to consistently exhibit considerate interpersonal relations with co-workers and maintain a strong customer service attitude, as demonstrated by behavior, when communicating and interacting with co-workers, patients and visitors

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred
  • Two or more years of culinary experience in a health care environment preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are desired

Responsibilities

  • Portioning/packaging food items
  • Preparing and cooking high quality hot and cold food items for patients and customers following HACCP and departmental procedures
  • Slicing and cutting food products
  • Following standardized recipes
  • Completion of HACCP and production paperwork
  • Taking food temperatures and calibrating thermometers
  • Setting up hot food to maximize presentation
  • Communication of recipe ingredients and portion size to servers
  • Safe use and maintenance of all production equipment
  • Proper storage and utilization of leftover food products following HACCP and departmental procedures
  • Helping to maintain the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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