Cook, Kitchen (Part Time Evenings)

Children's Health Orange County • Orange, CT

273d • $19 - $32

About The Position

The Cook prepares food for patients, catering and cafeteria using standardized recipes, production sheets and catering request forms. Ensures food is prepared in a timely manner to meet the meal service deadlines. Ensures food is prepared to meet the standards of color, texture, appearance, temperature, and that it is attractively served and garnished. Ensures food is handled using appropriate safety and sanitation standards. May be responsible for delivering and/or serving of food.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of cooking experience in restaurant/hotel/healthcare.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to organize time and promote teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Over two (2) years of previous cooking experience in restaurant/hotel/healthcare, preferably with therapeutic diets.
• Associates degree or culinary degree.
• Serv-Safe certification.
• Bilingual.
• Strong catering and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, catering, and cafeteria using standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner to meet meal service deadlines.
• Maintain standards of color, texture, appearance, and temperature of food.
• Serve and garnish food attractively.
• Handle food according to safety and sanitation standards.
• Deliver and/or serve food as required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels.
• Career development programs.
• Employee engagement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED