Cook (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp • Wallingford, CT

11h • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for food preparation by following approved recipes for residents, patients, employees and visitors. This role involves preparing food for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services, ensuring all food meets department standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance. The cook must plan and execute food production within time constraints for each meal service and venue, adhering to HACCP guidelines for safe serving temperatures. Additionally, the cook is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safe operation of cooking equipment and utensils, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School, Vocational School/Technical Training
• 3-5 years with large volume cooking
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English.
• Can perform basic mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and productions sheets to prepare and produce all food needed for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services.
• Ensures that all food prepared meet the department standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance by following approved recipes.
• Plans and executes the production of all food needed within the time restraints for each meal service and venue.
• Follows HACCP guidelines during the cooking process to ensure all food products are within safe serving temperature.
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and safe operation.
• Can work with a variety of kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, blender, robot coupe and grill.
• Reports any concerns regarding food and equipment to appropriate manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED