Cook Part-Time - Simsbury Housing Authority - Healthcare

Whitsons Culinary Group•Simsbury, CT

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment. This role involves preparing and cooking meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus, ensuring food is prepared safely and attractively, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, collaborating with staff to meet nutritional and medical needs, and following procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions. The position offers no late nights, a stable schedule with weekend shifts, a mission-driven setting, a supportive team environment, and paid training.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
ServSafe certification
Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment
Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments
Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques
1-year professional culinary experience required
Always present a positive and professional image
Basic cooking knowledge – we’ll train the right person!
A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation
A dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills
Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting
A passion for nourishing others

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus
Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment
Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs
Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions