Cook (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

7d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing food for residents, patients, employees, and visitors by following approved recipes. The role prepares food for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services, maintaining department standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance while meeting meal-service timelines. The Cook follows HACCP guidelines to ensure food is held at safe serving temperatures and inspects and maintains cooking equipment and utensils for cleanliness and safe operation. The position also provides guidance and indirect oversight to food service staff and reports concerns about staff, food, or equipment to the appropriate manager. The Cook is expected to provide person-centered care and services that demonstrate dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support, and personalized care.

Requirements

High school education, vocational school, or technical training.
Three to five years of experience in large-volume cooking.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions in English.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Review menus and production sheets to prepare food for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services.
Prepare food according to approved recipes and department standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.
Plan and execute food production within the time constraints for each meal service and venue.
Follow HACCP guidelines during cooking to ensure food products are at safe serving temperatures.
Inspect and maintain cooking equipment and utensils for cleanliness and safe operation.
Use kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, steamers, convection ovens, blenders, Robot Coupe equipment, and grills.
Provide guidance and indirect oversight to food service staff to support smooth and efficient operations.
Report concerns regarding staff, food, and equipment to the appropriate manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide person-centered care and services that demonstrate dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support, and personalized care.